Project Description

Project Title: Article Newspapers Research Paper
Topic: Local Election Deep Dive
Word Count: 1000 words
Submission Deadline: 14th October 2025, 11:00 PM (EAT)

Task Overview

Write a 1000-word research paper profiling the candidates running in a local election, such as a city council, mayoral, or school board race. The report should explore each candidate’s background, campaign promises, policy positions, and potential impact on the local community.

Possible areas of focus include:

• The key issues shaping the election (e.g., housing, education, taxes, or public safety).

• Contrasts between candidates’ platforms and leadership styles.

• The role of local newspapers and media in informing voters and framing campaign narratives.

• How the election outcomes could influence the community’s future development or policy direction.

Writing Guidelines

• Choose one specific local election currently covered in U.S. media.

• Research using credible local and national news outlets (e.g., The New York Times, Local City Gazette, Politico, NPR).

• Provide balanced coverage of all major candidates.

• Analyze how community members and stakeholders view the candidates and issues.

• Support the analysis with quotes, data, and media excerpts where appropriate.

• Conclude with an objective summary of how the election could shape local governance and community well-being.

Citation and Formatting Requirements

• Length: 1000 words

• Writing style: Neutral, analytical, and fact-based

• Sources: At least 3–5 credible local or national media sources

• Use Chicago citation format (17th edition) for both in-text citations and bibliography

  • Either Notes and Bibliography or Author-Date style is acceptable (use one consistently)

• Paper structure:

  1. Introduction – introduce the local election and its importance

  2. Candidate Profiles – summarize key contenders and their platforms

  3. Issue Analysis – discuss central topics and community concerns

  4. Media Coverage – review how newspapers portray the race

  5. Conclusion – evaluate the election’s potential outcomes and implications

Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

• Spacing: Double

• Margins: 1 inch on all sides

• Alignment: Justified

• File type: Word (.docx) or PDF