Research paper Dates and Instructions

You can find all of the below information regarding the research paper in one document: Research Paper Assignment Packet.

• Two-Page Paper Proposal- due September 26, 2025
  - Instructions.
  - Send to Sydney Johnson via email at sydney.johnson@thepresidency.org.

• Paper Outline- due December 5, 2025
  - Instructions.
  - Send to your mentor via email and copy Sydney Johnson.

• First Draft- due January 16, 2026
  - Send to your mentor via email and copy Sydney Johnson.

• Final Draft- due February 27, 2026
  - Send to Sydney Johnson via email and copy your mentor.
  - Research Paper Checklist- you must turn this in along with your final paper to be considered for a paper prize and/or publication.

• First and Final Draft Guidelines
  - Paper Formatting.
  - Citations and Styles.
  - CMS Quick Guide.
  - Feel free to reference the 2024-2025 Fellows Review for more examples of formatting and citations.

• Paper Prizes and Rubric.

Op-ed

This assignment is an opportunity for you to practice persuasive writing.

• Due May 1, 2026
  - Instructions.