Category: Political Science

Below in the files is the essay I wrote, I just need to extend this paper to 8-9 pages ands it’s currently at 7. So to help with this I would ask that you extend the paper by being more explanatory on the writing and concepts i have already wrote about. 
To help this is a topic about ‘backfire effect’: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1912440117 
Dan Ariely talking about how were not as rational as we think we are: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_ariely_are_we_in_control_of_our_own_decisions#t1000709
Here’s more information on Tajfel and Turner: • Minimal group paradigm
• A methodology/procedure for exploring intergroup relationships, specifically
the minimal conditions required for discrimination to occur between groups
• “trivial, ad hoc intergroup categorization leads to in-group favoritism and discrimination
against the out-group“
• In-group favoritism and out-group derogation takes very little effort
to develop
• Ex: Blue eyes vs. brown eyes experiment, dot overestimators vs. dot
underestimators, preference for Paul Klee vs. Wassily Kandinsky paintings
• Applications within behavioral economics/behavioral game theory   
Social Identity Theory
• Do you belong to any group(s)? Describe your membership/role
in various groups.
• Tajfel and Turner (1979)
• People’s sense of who they are is rooted within their group
membership(s)
• Fosters a sense of belonging, shared morals/customs/beliefs
• Individual pride/satisfaction/self-esteem resides with (one’s
perception of )the group’s performance
• And no one wants to be a loser

2-page, double-spaced paper comparing and contrasting readings of your choosing from the week.
Jason Zengerle, “Is North Carolina the Future of American Politics?” The New York Times Magazine, June, 2017
Levitsky and Ziblatt, “The Biggest Threat to Democracy,” The Atlantic

Write a single, unified essay of about 5 or so pages (typewritten, double-spaced, free of grammatical and typographical errors) on ONE of the topics listed below (making comparative reference to two of the assigned texts). Note: this is your LAST paper assignment. Now is the time to shine. Give me your best effort, producing your most thoughtful essay thus far.
“When, therefore, I call women slaves, I mean in a political and civil sense; for, indirectly they obtain too much power, and are debased by their exertions to obtain illicit sway.” Wollstonecraft, p. 167.
“The man slave has multiplied his forces, has had need to appeal to yours to break his chains.  Freed, he became unjust towards his companion.  Oh women! women, when will you cease to be blind?”  de Gouges, p. 9.
“The slave revolt in morality begins when ressentiment itself become creative and gives birth to values: the ressentiment of natures that are denied the true reaction, that of deeds, and compensate themselves with an imaginary revenge.” Nietzsche, p. 36.
“The sick woman especially: no one can excel her in the wiles to dominate, oppress, and tyrannize.” Nietzsche, p. 123.
Clearly Nietzsche is a misogynist, and his sexist views are outrageous and lamentable because we all believe in equality for women. Or–do we dare ask–does he have a point?  Comment.

Prepare a term paper pertaining to any policy issue and present competing arguments (pros/cons), as
well as your own opinions, recommended policy improvements, and conclusion regarding the policy
issue. You can focus on any policy issue; such as federalism, civil rights, civil liberties, interest groups,
models of democracy, a court ruling, eminent domain, livable community issues, general plans, laws
and regulations, a government program or project, or other policy issues 
Term paper format/requirements include the following:
• Paper title with your name, topic/subject title, class name, and date.
• Your term paper must have a minimum of 1,500 words (this would be approximately three pages if
single spaced).
• Be sure to include (label/write down in your paper) and address the following section headings
in your term paper: 1. Introduction, 2. Background Information, 3. Analysis/Competing Arguments
(pro/con), 4. Observations and Recommended Policy Changes, 5. Conclusion, and 6. References
(identify a minimum of two different references [i.e. text book and other books, interview, web site,
newspaper, survey, etc.]). The writing style is your choice. The term paper style is your decision.
The section headings are required.
• The term paper will be assessed and evaluated based on the following: 1. Content – complete-
ness and accuracy of the information presented; 2. Organization – the logic, order, and readability
of the information; 3. Expression – the presence of a personal style and the ability to generate
interest in the information; 4. Usage – the use of writing standards and conventions appropriate to
the occasion (this includes spelling, punctuation, word use, grammar, etc.); and 5. Following
Instructions – such as the minimum word count of 1,500 words, using the paper headings, etc.
1,500 words 
MLA format