You are to write a current event paper, approximately 750 words in length,
consisting of a summary and analysis of a current event having to do with
American government and/or politics. You mustcite a minimum of five references (sources) in the paper and include
aworks cited page at
the end of the assignment to provide full bibliographic information for each of
the references that was cited in the text of the paper.
Current event papers must be formatted according to MLA style, for papers
with no title page (see the following link to access anonline resource
for MLA style:https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/). In
addition, please use Courier New 12 point as the paper’s font, and ensure the
assignment is double-spaced.
The
current event paper should have the following elements:
·
Provide a thorough, but brief, summary of the political issue. An
understanding of the issue should be developed by reading the articles
uncovered during research for the assignment. The information provided in the
summary will lay the foundation for you to react and respond to (analyze) the
political issue.Be sure to properly cite
within the text (according to MLA style) any information that you obtained from
one of your sources. Citations must be provided, even for paraphrased
information.
·
Present your perspective on the political issue. Think critically about the
topic discussed in the articles and clearly express your thoughts about it in
writing. Consider eight standards for critical thinking (Paul and Elder, 2103):
clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness.
Ask questions, such as
1.
How can I validate the accuracy of my statement?
2.
How is this information relevant?
3.
How does my conclusion address the complexities of the issue?
4.
What is another interpretation or viewpoint of the issue?
5.
Does my conclusion follow from the data and/or statements I have provided?
