Topic Analysis

I am attaching the onstructions for this assignment and the template. You will also see the topic I have chosen under “Historical Topic Analysis”-

Historical Topic Analysis

Name of Chosen Historical Topic

No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2001): the emergence of federally based testing accountability and its impact on the working conditions of teachers.

Guiding Question for Chosen Historical Topic

What did the NCLB-era accountability through tests do to the working conditions and professional dispositions of teachers, such as satisfaction, perceived support, or autonomy, and what are the long-term lessons of this era that current accountability policy in the U.S. public school system should take into consideration

Historical Topic Analysis: Journal Article Reference

Grissom, J. A., Nicholson-Crotty, S., & Harrington, J. R. (2014). Estimating the effects of No Child Left Behind on teachers work environments and job attitudes.Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis,36(4), 417-436.

  • Gather at least 5 sources:
    • Must include Smith textbook
    • Use peer-reviewed journal articles
    • Include Bible
    • Can use course videos/articles
  • Review APA format guidelines

Paper Structure (in this exact order)

  1. Title Page (APA format)
    • Title based on your thesis (not assignment name)
    • Page number starts here
  2. Abstract (150250 words)
    • Summary of main ideas + conclusions
  3. Introduction
    • Introduce topic
    • End with thesis statement
  4. Summary and Context
    • Historical background of topic
    • Explain events/causes
    • Include citations
  5. Critical Analysis
    • Analyze topic
    • Include different perspectives
    • Include Biblical worldview
    • Support with research
  6. Conclusion
    • Wrap up main idea
    • Discuss implications for education today
    • Do NOT introduce new info
  7. References Page (APA)
    • Minimum 5 sources
    • Alphabetical order
    • Hanging indent
    • Double spaced

Writing Requirements

  • Minimum 1,300 words (Introduction Conclusion only)
  • APA format
  • Cite sources throughout
  • Less than 10% direct quotes
  • Mostly paraphrase and summarize
  • Use third person (avoid I think, I believe)

WRITE MY PAPER

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