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Module 4 – SLP
INTEREST GROUPS AND POLITICAL PARTIES
Parties, Campaigns, and Elections
Step 1
Search the Internet and choose a current issue that is relevant to
parties, campaigns, and elections.
Write a 2 to 3-page paper of your insights on the following:
How do political parties differ in their thinking about the topic you
have selected? Have they changed over time? Explain.
How do political parties use aspects of your topic in campaigns?
Find an example of an individual running for office and that
person’s debates on aspects of your topic. Be specific.
Step 2
Be sure the current event that you choose follows these guidelines:
The publication date of the article must be no earlier than 4
months before the start of the session.
News articles must be from reputable news sources, with links to
the original article(s) provided.
Some suggested sources:
The Economist
The New York Times
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The Wall Street Journal
National Public Radio
Step 3
Proofread and save your work.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Use concepts from the background readings as well as any
academic resources you can find (Wikipedia-type sources are not
acceptable). Please be sure to cite your sources within the text and
provide a reference page at the end of the paper.
Length: 2 to 3 pages, double-spaced and typed using 12 Point
Times New Roman font.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.
Some in-text references to the background readings (APA
formatting not required).
The essay should address each element of the assignment.
Remember to support your answers with solid references
including the background readings.
Upload your paper to the SLP 4 Dropbox when it is completed.