Identify 3-5 potential research topics for your Research Proposal Project, along with at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles that are broadly related to each (as a way to check for its relevance in the literature of the field).  Inspiration for these can be taken from today’s top political news stories, your own interests in the field of political science, or from any other sources that spark your academic interest.  Each topic should be outlined in a brief, completely original paragraph that identifies the scope of the topic and addresses answers to the questions of what, who, where and when related to it.  Identify a puzzling or interesting aspect of the topic or the observed outcome that has peaked your curiosity. Be sure to use proper APSA citation and to check the SafeAssign originality report.

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