1. Write a paper in which you define foreign policy, discuss the role of the president and Congress in foreign policy formulation, and discuss a specific foreign policy (toward a country) of the Obama administration. Make sure to give the name of the policy, the nation involved, and indicate what the policy was designed to accomplish.

Part 1 – An introduction paragraph with a thesis statement of at least 200 words. The introduction paragraph should specifically describe the direction you plan to take in this research paper. Please support this paragraph with one to two academic sources in proper APA citation format.

Part 2 – The completed research paper addressing one of the approved topics. (see list below). The paper must be at least 1000 words, with a minimum of 5 academic sources noted in proper citation format within the body of the paper and listed on the reference page.

• Look over the Research Project Grading Rubric to understand how you will be scored.
• APA Research Analysis, including proper citations and reference list.
  • You cannot cite the American government textbook we are using.
  • If you have extensive citations from one source, you will have to rewrite the paper. Remember, at least five sources used throughout the paper.
  • Personal interviews, statements on television, radio, and in videos or movies are not acceptable.
• 1,200 words or 5 to 6 pages in length, 12 point traditional font.
• A minimum of 5 relevant and legitimate sources, documented within the paper and properly cited in a reference list.
• Clear application of research to the assignment requirements.
• Type your name, date, and the section number of your class in the upper-left-hand corner on the first page of the paper. You do not need a title page and abstract.
• Well organized paragraphs, clear and complete sentence structure, proper word usage and grammar.