MLA format requires that each source used in the essay be cited both parenthetically in the body of the essay and on a Works Cited page. Failure to cite in both places would be considered plagiarism. 

A summary restates the main idea of a passage. 

When quoting, you need to be sure that you are not distorting the meaning by quoting out of context or by omitting essential parts of the passage you are quoting. 

Every visual is an argument. 

If you use a source from the internet, you must cite it correctly. It may be up to you to locate the required information to create a complete citation. 

Discuss the impact of Texas’s traditionalistic individualistic political culture on Texas government and politics. Is this form of political culture weakening today or shifting toward something else?

Describe the Supreme Court’s position on federalism from the founding of the republic to the present day. Discuss at least two landmark cases that you believe have been most influential in shaping federal–state relations. Has the Supreme Court’s position changed frequently, or has its stance been generally consistent, despite a few unique periods?

The first step in creating a proposal argument is to brainstorm possible solutions. 

A proposal argument convinces people that a problem exists and that your solution is both feasible and worthwhile. 

Describe the structure of political parties and elections in Texas. What are the different levels of party organization? Why are these different structures and levels of organization important?