In this assignment, you will need to show that you can think independently, conduct appropriate research, and write clearly and concisely. The paper should demonstrate that you understand and can explain the complexities of public administration; that you can identify, analyze, and present relevant context and facts; and that you can take a position on the issue and argue for recommendations effectively. It will also require you to selfreect on your role as a public administrator. In short, the paper should dene the issue clearly, explain why it is important, present relevant empirical evidence, and argue for a logical and practical conclusion. Avoid vague rhetoric or abstract principles. Be concrete, practical, and specic. This paper should be 5-7 pages (double-spaced) and include both scholarly and non-scholarly sources. First, nd a headline from a legitimate news source of a current public issue that interest you. Here is a review guide on Choosing News Sources for academic research. This assignment is due 8/12 by 11:_59pm CST. You should reference (and properly cite) using APA format. For more information on APA guidelines, please follow this link: mtps://ow1.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_stymlt _formatting_and_style_guide/ general_format.htm1 Assignment Guidelines: 1. Issue summary and link to headline source (no more than one paragraph). 2. How current issue relates to course themes thus far. You will focus on a single, manageable issue that is genuinely important to the eld of public administration. Draw references to at least two (2) readings we have covered in class. 3. Your paper should clearly discuss a government body, institution, and/ or nonprot organization that needs to