Writing Samples

Below are several different forms of writing samples. Please feel free to view them by clicking the heading.

Water Equity Policy Memo

This memo explores the issue of equity in California’s water policies during emergencies and normal water fall. It also provides reasonable conclusions based on research for solutions to better address gaps in policy.

Supreme Court Camera OpEd

This OpEd examines the use of cameras during Supreme Court arguments. I attempt to present arguments from both sides and include links to other resources to support my own opinions.

Police Reform Case Study

Using Washington, DC as a focus, this case study introduces various forms of police strategies. I conclude on a particular form of reform as a successful strategy that Washington has employed for the last several years.

OPEC Decline Qualitative Research

Using qualitative research I track the reasons that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is declining from its heigh of power in the 1970s. Placing the research within a international relations framework, I also explore the changing energy industry as suggestive evidence.

Gender Inequality Quantitative Research

With the use of SPSS as a data analysis tool, I examined issues of gender inequality as it relates to the form of government in countries around the world. As the data suggested, I concluded that democratic forms of government produces less inequality (although it remains prevalent).