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Paper Instructions:

1. Introduction & Background, 10 points
   
       A. Introduction      
   
   Brief introductory remarks on why you chose your particular constitutional clause
   Clear and concise thesis statement
   II. First writing prompt,  10 points
   
     A. Summary and explanation of the meaning and significance of the clause given by any one of the following early writings on the Constitution:
   
         1. Hamilton, Madison, Jay. The Federalist Papers , 1788
   
         2. William Rawle, A View of the Constitution, 1829.
   
         3. Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution 1833.
   
   III. Second writing prompt, 10 points
   
       A. Summary of one Supreme Court case that addresses your clause.  Be sure to quote and explain the most important passages of the court cases directly in your paper.
   
   IV. Third writing prompt, 10 points
   
       A. Use of at least three scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles on your chosen clause (you may use the Heritage Guide to the Constitution. (Links to an external site.)as one of your sources). Make sure you cite properly.
   
     V. Conclusion & Future Research, 10 points
   
       A. Closing
   
             1. Clear and concise summation of how student’s research supports thesis.
   
       B. Future Research
   
         1. Brief discussion of possible future research on topic.
   
   VI.  APA Style in-text citations and references where appropriate, 10 points