Textbook California Politics 5th Edition ( Author: Renee B. Van Vechten) Length-5 pages double spaced-1-inch margins top and bottom Im looking for a thorough examination of the subject matter. State your contention in the opening paragraph clearly. The remainder of the essay should prove irrefutably that your contention is correct. Remember to cite sources from the course to substantiate your contentions. five pages of your opinion is not an academically sound essay. five pages of your opinion that has citations from our course material proving your opinion is sound does make for a good essay. The more citations from a wide variety of our course material the better the grade. MAKE SURE YOU USE EXAMPLES OF POWER BEING EXERCISED. IF YOU SAY VETO POWER OF THE GOVERNOR IS ONE OF THE REASONS THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH IS THE MOST POWERFUL, GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF A GOVERNOR VETOING SOMETHING BIG! Text Documentaries Videos Professor Cris Video Lectures Grammar, spelling and syntax are important. Although I wont specifically down grade your essay based on grammatical errors, if I cant figure out what you are trying to argue because the essay is poorly written it will affect your grade. Find someone to proof your essay. Dont rely solely on spell and grammar check software. An extra set of eyes at a minimum will cut down on typographical errors.
