WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: Each student will complete a research paper that will be 5-6 pages of text (plus a reference page), typed (12 point, Times New Roman font) and double spaced with 1 inch margins at the top, bottom, left, and right. A minimum of 6 acceptable references will be used (see information below). Topic for Paper: Social Security The following areas need to be covered: I. History of Social Security II. Current Configuration of the Program III. Future of Social Security .