Texas GovernmentWriting Assignment (50 points)Write a short 3-4-page paper (not counting title and works cited/bibliography pages) analyzing an important political issue in Texas politics today. The...

Texas GovernmentWriting Assignment (50 points)Write a short 3-4-page paper (not counting title and works cited/bibliography pages) analyzing an important political issue in Texas politics today. The paper is due March 3rd. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.1)Introduce a policy problem in Texas politics that is of great public concern or personal interest to you (e.g. immigration, border security, welfare, education, health care, water resources, transportation problems, etc.) (5 points). If you have taken my American Government class in the past, then you cannot submit the same paper and it must beon a different topic specific to Texas politics! 2)Identify and evaluate different policy solutions proposed by politicians and/or interest groups (10 points).3)State your position on the issue. Do you agree or disagree with the proposed policy solutions? Why or why not? Recommend your own policy solution, if you do not agree with any of the proposed policy alternatives (5 points).4)Articulate reasons and provide facts and evidence that support your argument. Discuss at least 4 appropriate academic sources and/or newspaper articles (10 points). Do not use articles with no authors. Articles with no authors will not count.5)Papers must be properly organized (e.g. starting with an introductory paragraph, position statement, arguments, conclusion) and logically coherent (e.g. citing proper evidence in support of your position and refuting opposing evidence/arguments). Proofread your paper for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors (5 points).6)Cite whenever you found an idea in another work that you wish to convey in your own paper, or if you are using a direct quotation. A good rule of thumb: when in doubt, cite. Please use the MLA citation style (5 points). 7)Your paper must be at least 3 pages long (not counting title and works cited/bibliography pages) with 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins on all sides and doubled-spaced (10 points). You do not have to include your title page, but do include your works cited/bibliography page. 8)Be very careful about academic dishonesty, i.e. plagiarism. There is a clear explanation of what plagiarism is at http://www.lonestar.edu/library/plagiarism.htm. In the event of plagiarism, disciplinary actions will be taken in accordance with the Lone Star College policy on plagiarism and academic integrity