Final Paper

Is China's rise likely to continue? Or will it be hampered by the many domestic political challenges it faces? How should the United States respond?

For your final paper, build an argument about the likely future trajectory of China's rise. Assess China's prospects for continued growth and increasing power in light of three domestic challenges (you can look at Weeks 11-14 of the syllabus for ideas). Conclude with policy recommendations for the current administration.

Your paper proposal should include a working thesis statement; the three domestic challenges you wish to study; and a minimum of 6 sources (at least 3 of which are scholarly) that you plan to consult, with each bibliographic entry followed by a brief summary of the reading and why it will be useful.

Your final paper will be 10-12 pages long, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1" margins and numbered pages. It should include a minimum of 10 sources that do not appear on the syllabus; at least 4 of these sources should be scholarly sources (journal articles, book chapters, or books).

The remainder can be other reputable sources (newspaper articles, think tank reports, government documents, etc.). Remember to cite. You may use either parenthetical citations or footnotes (ex. Osnos, 100). Attach a works cited page to the end of your essay (it does not count toward the page limit).

Although you may use Wikipedia or other encyclopedias to gain background knowledge, you should not use them in a way that would necessitate a citation (no paraphrasing or quotations).

This is a more formal writing assignment than the weekly response papers.

Your essay should have an introduction with a thesis (argument statement).

Your body paragraphs should begin with topic sentences that support your thesis and should include evidence that advances your argument. You should end with a conclusion.

Make sure that you proofread your essay.