Assignments

Please find information about the 2026-2027 assignments listed below.

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 25, 2026
    -     Instructions.
    - Send to Sydney Johnson Martindale via email at sydney.johnson@thepresidency.org.

  • Paper Outline- due December 11, 2026
    -     Instructions.
    - Send to your mentor via email and copy Sydney Johnson Martindale.

  • First Draft- due January 22, 2027
    - Send to your mentor via email and copy Sydney Johnson.

  • Final Draft- due March 5, 2027
    - 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.