Research Paper

You are to write an essay analyzing the interest group that you have chosen.  In your answer, answer these questions:

• Whom does the organization represent?
• How does the organization make decisions?
• What are its top current policy priorities?  Tell how it is seeking to change or preserve certain statutes, rules, or practices.
• What strategy is it pursuing?  Inside game or outside game?  Legislative, executive or judicial action?
• What are its prospects for success over the next year?

Instructions:

• Document your claims. Do not write from the top of your head. 
• Essays should be typed (12-point), double-spaced, and no more than eight pages long. I will not read past the eighth page. 
• Cite your sources with endnotes in Chicago/Turabian style. Endnote pages do not count against the page limit. 
• Watch your spelling, grammar, diction, and punctuation. Errors will count against you. 
• Due date is 11:59 PM on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 (new time).  Papers will drop a gradepoint for one day's lateness, a full letter grade after that.