Term Paper

Doctoral students in UP 473 will produce a term-length paper on a topic of your choice that draws upon the academic literature to engage with a theme related to housing policy. Based upon your interests and goals for the class, this paper could include original empirical analysis of a phenomenon, could be theory-based, or could be focused on synthesizing literature. We will work together to determine an appropriate paper scope and approach. In addition to preparing your term assignment, you will present your paper to the class at the end of the semester.

Your completed term paper will be due at the end of the semester. In order to ensure that you are making adequate progress to meet this deadline, you will submit several intermediate work products including the following:

Assignment	Description	Length	Submit Via	Due Date
Term Paper Proposal	Proposal summarizing your term project	2 pages	Canvas	9/8/2025
Extended Abstract and Paper Outline	Extended abstract of approximately 300 words that describes your paper’s topic and approach. A paper outline with top-level section narrative descriptions should follow.	3 - 5 pages	Canvas	10/6/2025
Literature Review	Literature review narrative covering around sources that provides contextual scoping and framing for your paper.	5-6 pages	Canvas	11/10/2025
Presentation	Final presentation in class	20 minutes plus time for questions	Canvas	12/8/2025
Term Paper	Final term paper suitable for review and publication in a journal of your choice.	Between 8,000 and 10,000 words (excluding references)	Canvas	12/15/2025