900-1300 words , double spaced ,present day issues, processes, or controversies, unless given instructor approval to do otherwise.

All papers, regardless of the topic, must contain at least three (3) sources, properly cited in the paper and included on the bibliography page. At least two of them must be outside sources not found in the textbook. However, you may use the textbook to count as one of the sources if you want to do so. Books, magazines, newspapers, and many websites are acceptable sources (Do not use Wikipedia, though, and please evaluate all sources as best as you can). In-text citations are required and should be used throughout the body of the paper