The paper is supposed to be cited in Turabian WITHOUT footnotes. Thank you.
The assignment is to write a research paper on any topic pertaining to a United States church and state court ruling. I do not have a specific case in mind and the writer is free to choose whatever ruling whatever they are familiar with.
The professor has said that sources are to be pulled directly from the ruling and journal articles regarding the case. Other sources can be utilized but the former must be used in some way.
From syllabus:LearningOutcomeTargeted:9 (1-8depending on student research topics).1.In order to successfully complete this assignment, the student must select a topic related to the history of church and state in the United States and research it in detail.2.It is recommended that students consult with the instructor on possible topics before starting the process of research and writing. This will allow the instructor to confirm the relevance of the topic and to offer helpful advice with regard to source material.3.The paper must include the following elements:a.An introduction to your research project. Introduce the reader to the nature and scope of your research. Define for the reader any key terms or themes that are at the center of your narrative.b. A review of literature to include existing scholarship related to your research (journal articles, books, conference papers, etc.).c.A specific argument. This means that I want the student to argue a specific point.d.Supporting evidence for the argument.4.The paper must comply with the following format guidelines:a.Use Microsoft Word to type your paper. Wordpad, Pages, Notepad, and other word processors may be incompatible with Canvas.b.Nine (9) to twelve(12) pages in length.c.Double spaced.d.One inch margins (top, bottom, left, right).e.Font style/size: Calibri (Body)/12 point.f.Be sure to put your name on the paper(top left).5.The paper must be properly documented as follows:a.Style Manual: Turabian, Kate L. 2018. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 9th ed. Revised by Wayne C. Booth, et al. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.b.Style Form: Author-Date style.