In the interests of broadening students horizons and because some economists would make better dissertation topics than semester term paper topics, students are actively discouraged from choosing Adam Smith, Karl Marx, or John Maynard Keynes. Students should also feel free to consult with the instructor and keep in mind that their topic must be approved by the instructor to receive credit. All sources should be cited. Be careful to use your own words. Plagiarism will result in a failing grade.
Students are welcome to submit preliminary drafts.
Students may also discuss their papers together and give each other helpful comments on their papers. If you receive substantial help from another student in the class you should cite them in your paper. In the economics field professional recognition is given for frequent citation, similarly if your paper is good they will be given extra credit towards the class participation portion of their grade. Similarly in this class students are required to submit in writing a preliminary report on the term paper topic indicating the person whose work they have chosen to analyze and some of the sources they plan to use. The paper subject must be approved by the instructor.