Healthcare in Mexico or Water Wars in Peru
You will write a 10-page analytical essay on a ‘Latin American Economies’ topic of your choice. (Standard 1″ margins, times new roman 12-point font, double-spaced)
Thesis:
Your thesis is your solution to the problem or answer to the question. In the introduction to your essay you should:
• Tell the reader what your problem or question is.
• State your thesis about the problem or question.
• Explain why anyone should care—the “so what?” question
• Provide a quick sketch of the type of logical/theoretical argument and evidence you will use to make your case.
The shorter the paper, the more focused your thesis needs to be.
Body:
In the body of the paper you should present and analyze the evidence pertaining to your thesis—the “how do you know?” test. This is where you present and develop theoretical/logical arguments and empirical evidence.
Conclusion:
In the conclusion of the paper you should tie together all the pieces of your analysis and spell out how, taken together, they support your thesis. Explain why someone who has just read your paper ought to be persuaded by it. The conclusion is your chance to nail down the point you have been making and leave the reader feeling that reading your paper was not a waste of time.
A minimum of six academic sources must be included in your bibliography. At least four of these should be from refereed academic journals; the other can be a book chapter. Grey literature is acceptable only if in addition to the above requirement. Popular press, Wikipedia and other on line sources should be avoided; they can be used only with instructor approval.
