Natalia Duarte
Prof: McCormick
Eng 103
For my research paper this semester, I have decided to upgrade and review a paper I previously wrote for my U.S Power and Politics class. This course analyzed the relationship between the theory, form, and practice of American government and options for reforming the American political system. For the final paper, we were given various political related topics to research about. I chose to write about president Obama’s 2008 presidential victory. I scored a good grade, but according to my instructor, I lacked strong sources. As part of my references, I used some NY Times online articles and a book called Renegade: The Making of a President, by Richard Wolfee. This book was one of the first president Obama books, which described in detail his life before becoming the nation’s first African American chief executive, along with his accomplishments and many of his personal and political trials. I wrote an eight-page paper on Obama’s background, political career, and last but not least, his historical presidential triumph. However, Mr. Obama has been in office for over a year and I would like to research his life after he captured the presidency. I’m interested in investigating how much he has accomplished, If his candidacy promises are being kept, what bills has he signed and also if public approval ratings have increased or decreased ever since his victory. I would like to expand this paper by using better references and also by taking advantage of the library media resources center at LaGuardia’s home page. In order to obtain accurate research results for this paper, I’m going to utilize scholarly articles, academics journals and government publications. I’m looking forward to this assignment and I would like to use this class as an opportunity to enhance my research skills. After I acquire my associates’ degree in criminal justice, I plan to attend John Jay University in the spring of 2011 to pursue my masters in criminology. Hopefully, by the end of this class I will gain the right research and writing techniques to exceed my future career requirements.
I look forward to all of your comments. Suggestions and critiques are always welcomed as well. Good Night everyone.
