The remaining 1-2 pages should explain how realism can be used to understand Issue X.

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1 Four Memos Jennifer Lobasz Political Science 3835: International Relations Theory Memo #1 Realism Due February 12, 2008 Assignment: Write a 3-4 page memo explaining to your boss how realism can be used to understand Issue X. You may choose any issue that is covered on the syllabus, but you must The first 2 pages should summarize the most important elements of realism. Your tone should be professional this is your boss, after all but you should not assume any prior knowledge of IR theory, so be sure to define any new terms. The remaining 1-2 pages should explain how realism can be used to understand Issue X. The first paragraph should include a thesis statement that resembles the following: A realist framework explains ABC aspects of Issue X or Realism enhances understanding of Issue X through doing QRS. You must specify whether you are covering classical realism, neorealism, or shared elements of both. In the heading, include your name, the date, the course number, and Subject: Issue X - center for writing UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA page 1

2 your memo by 5 pm on the due date but do not meet the evaluation Memos that do meet the evaluation Memo #2 Neoliberal Institutionalism (NLI) or Liberalism Due March 2, 2008 Assignment: Write a 3-4 page memo explaining to your boss how NLI or liberalism can be used to understand Issue X. You may choose any issue that is covered on the syllabus, but you must The first 2 pages should summarize the most important elements of NLI or liberalism. Your tone The remaining 1-2 pages should explain how NLI or liberalism can be used to understand Issue X. The first paragraph should include a thesis statement that resembles the following: A liberal framework explains ABC aspects of Issue X or Neoliberal institutionalism enhances You must specify whether you are covering liberalism or neoliberal institutionalism center for writing UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA page 2

3 In the heading, include your name, the date, the course number, and Subject: Issue X - your memo by 5 pm on the due date to xxx, and your two peer responders. but do not meet the evaluation Memos that do meet the evaluation Memo #3 Constructivism Due April 1, 2008 Assignment: Write a 3-4 page memo explaining to your boss how constructivism can be used to understand Issue X. You may choose any issue that is covered on the syllabus, but you must The first 2 pages should summarize the most important elements of constructivism. Your tone center for writing UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA page 3

4 The remaining 1-2 pages should explain how constructivism can be used to understand Issue X. The first paragraph should include a thesis statement that resembles the following: A constructivist framework explains ABC aspects of Issue X or Constructivism enhances In the heading, include your name, the date, the course number, and Subject: Issue X - Constructivism. Do not include a separate title page. DO NOT save memos in the.docx (Microsoft Office 2007) format. Save as.doc or.rtf your memo by 5 pm on the due date to xxx but do not meet the evaluation Memos that do meet the evaluation Memo #4 Alternative approaches April 13, 2008 Assignment: Write a 3-4 page memo explaining to your boss how one of the alternative approaches can be used to understand Issue X. You may choose political psychology, feminism, Marxism, or post-structuralism as your theoretical approach. center for writing UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA page 4

5 The first 2 pages should summarize the most important elements of the theory. Your tone The remaining 1-2 pages should explain how the theory can be used to understand Issue X. The first paragraph should include a thesis statement that resembles the following: A liberal framework explains ABC aspects of Issue X or Neoliberal institutionalism enhances In the heading, include your name, the date, the course number, and Subject: Issue X - your memo by 5 pm on the due date to xxx and your two peer responders. but do not meet the evaluation Memos that do meet the evaluation center for writing UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA page 5