Your topic should, in some way, address race, ethnicity, and/or poverty in a U.S. city (or multiple cities).
General Outline of an Urban Inequality Research Paper
I. INTRODUCTION: In this opening section, you should define the urban policy issue you are
focusing on. Provide some basic background. Using clear and concise language, bring your reader’s
attention to the goal of your paper. What topic are you exploring? Why does this issue/area matter?
II. BODY/ANALYSIS (SUPPORT FOR THE FOCUS OF YOUR PAPER)
describe the stakeholders involved. Also, consider any major milestones or turning points in
this urban policy area. While preparing this section, try to consider the following questions:
Who has been most affected by this urban situation? What factors have influenced it? Who has cared
most about it? Has there been any advocacy to affect changes in this area? If so, by whom?
and conclusions should build upon scholarly research and serious investigative reporting.
UST 302: Contemporary Urban Issues
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Instructor: Nisha Mistry, J.D., MSc.,
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(i.e., public policies, laws, programs, funding decisions, etc.)? What, if any, evidence have
you found as to whether these are working? If they are not working, why not? What
external, non-governmental factors (such as corporate actions or nonprofit activities) are
affecting this issue/area? Where appropriate, cite recent data and relevant research findings.
considered or developed in your chosen area? If so, what are they? Why might they be more
(or less) effective? If you have not found any proposed changes or alternatives, can you think
of a different approach that might improve outcomes in the policy area?
III. CONCLUSION: Here, provide a summary of your findings. Focus on the most important
points covered in your paper. Include a brief reflection on what lies ahead for the future, based on
your research and analysis.
IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY PAGE: You should use the American Psychological Association (APA)
style** for the sources (references) included on this page, as well as for in-text citations. (Note: Each
source listed in your Bibliography should be cited at least once in the body of your paper.)
**While APA writing style is strongly preferred, a student who wishes to use MLA guidelines
instead is permitted to do so. REQUIRED Assignment: DRAFT Urban Inequality Research Paper
1. Draft Paper (30 points)
Submit by Sunday, July 21 at 11:59pm.
-0.5 deduction per error
source): -2 points per incorrect source type
one week late.
*Number of Sources: At least two (2) academic
sources must be referenced in the draft paper.
FINAL Paper Requirements
deduction per error
source): -2 points per incorrect source type
*Number of Sources: At least five (5) academic
sources must be referenced in the final paper.
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