FORMAT FOR RESEARCH REPORT


Bill Research:

1.	Select a bill currently before the Legislature or select
	a topic for your own bill.

2.	Research the selected topic by calling the contact names
	on the state of purpose (if using an actual bill) or by
	finding individuals interested in the topic.  Call germane
	state of federal agencies that may have information.  You
 	may need to do this after school on your own time.  Search
	on the internet and in magazines, newspapers or books.

3.	Document your efforts to reach contacts and list sources of
	information and where you found them.
4.	Summarize the information gathered from each individual and
	from each source.  One or two paragraphs on each one is
	appropriate.  Include documentation on where you found the
	source with each summary. Turn in on a separate piece of paper
	from your report.

Bill Report:

1.	Write a paragraph in your own words describing the bill and
	what it would do if it were to become law.

2.	Write at least three (3) "pro" (for) and at least (3) "con"
	(against) arguments on 	your bill designed for easy reference
	during debate.  Use a "bullet" format to assist anyone who
	refers to your report sheet in debate.

3.	Attach Bill Research report and a copy of your bill.




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