BMA Paper Assignment
Write a two page persuasive research paper (minimum 500 words, double spaced) on the
government bailouts that occurred when the United States suffered from economic decline.
Determine from your research if you support the government decision to assist these companies.
Support your decision with five resources.
1. Select one side of the debatable issue to defend. Research your topic, taking notes as you
read. Include information from your research to support your arguments.
2. You must use at least five sources to develop your argument. The information from these
research sources used as quotes or paraphrased ideas within your essay, will add strength to
your arguments and help you avoid plagiarism. Remember, these sources must be reliable
and credible.
All papers should be written using 12 point Times New Roman font with one inch margins.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to give credit to your source(s) by citing them correctly in the text of your
paper and on a Reference Page at the end of your paper.
The Reference Page at the end of your paper must provide complete citations for all research
sources used within your paper. Use the APA style format provided in your textbook (see pages 536-
546). For a review of APA style and how to cite sources, please see “Proper APA Format Citation” in
the Study Skills classroom or visit the Research Guides page on the Online Library Resources site.
REMINDER: Be sure to save your handout as “Last Name_First Name_BMA_Essay“. For example, John
Smith would save his handout as “Smith_John_BMA_Essay“.