Integrate your personal experiences in the simulation with lecture material and readings to explain how the simulation helped you understand how and why members of Congress behave as they do and the institution of Congress functions as it does.  Directly apply concepts from class discussion wherever possible.  That is, explain how the simulation helped you understand concepts or how the concepts helped you understand events in the simulation.  You may also consider the following questions:  How were your experiences similar to or different from the ‘real’ Congress?  Why does that matter for understanding your experiences in the simulation?  Do your experiences give you any insights in how to reform Congress?  The paper should be 4-5 pages double-spaced.