Norfolk State University Urban Planning Law Research Paper

This research paper, prepared for a course on Urban Planning Law at Norfolk State University, delves into the intricacies of urban planning. The assignment required students to select a planning-related issue, conduct in-depth research, and present their findings in a structured format. The paper begins with an overview of planning issues, followed by a focused analysis of a chosen topic, incorporating data and relevant frameworks. The core of the paper involves a critical examination of the selected issue, leading to policy recommendations and suggestions for future research. The assignment also includes the preparation of a PowerPoint presentation to complement the research paper, targeting either an academic or public sector audience. The paper emphasizes the importance of clear, concise writing and proper citation using either MLA or APA format.

NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
URP 292: Urban Planning Law
Assistant Professor KL Hutson
Fall 2017
Research Paper and PowerPoint
Research papers aims to provide an opportunity to learn and research the issues related to urban
and regional planning in your country, region, city, or any other administrative body. You are
asked to prepare two written presentations (a research paper and a power-point) on the findings.
The topic of your paper can be research or case study on any planning-related issue, such as the
ones we discuss in this course. However, your paper should be an in-depth survey/analysis of
the issue/case that you selected, not a summary of the corresponding articles and/or projects.
It is essential for success as a student and as a professional that your paper is written in a
clear, well-structured, and logical manner.
A typical structure of your research paper would be:
1) Survey the planning issues in your country, region, city, or any other administrative body;
2) Review issues and select one (or more) issue(s) for the paper;
3) Seek out further information/data about the issue(s) that you selected above;
4) Critically analyze the information using the knowledge and framework that you learned in this
course; and
5) Conclude with your policy recommendations.
Your paper consists of the following two parts:
1) Research Paper (5 minimum- maximum 8, not including references and cover page,
double spaced typewritten pages in length): Elaborate about 1) and 2) , including
background and objectives of your research paper. Then, write 3), 4), and 5) above,
describing the collected information and framework of your analysis, displaying and
explaining your analysis, and providing policy recommendations and future research
agenda.
Both paper power-point and final paper should be tailored to either an academic audience, or
public or public sector officials. All referenced material needs to be documented in MLA or APA
format. You may turn in assignments early BUT not late
The PowerPoint is due November 17, 2017 @ 11:59 p.m. No EXCEPTIONS
Research Paper is due December 1, 2017 @ 11:59. No EXCEPTIONS
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