Describe how the article relates to course content such as the text, course readings, podcasts and other materials.

The assignment is as follows:
Students should select a current article from the New York Times that deals with domestic (meaning U.S.) social welfare policies and will very briefly describe the article. Students should then explain how the material relates back to course content (readings, podcasts, threads etc.) from any week (i.e., you do not have to relate the article to the specific week’s reading. You can relate it to an earlier week). Students should consider the article’s implications for social welfare policy and provide suggestions for social policy reform when appropriate. Please be as specific as possible. Do not exceed one page.
In order to receive full credit, students are expected to:
Select a relevant current article in the New York Times
Succinctly describe the article (2 to 3 sentences)
Describe how the article relates to course content such as the text, course readings, podcasts and other materials. Students are not limited to the current week’s course content. They can relate the article’s content to any module.
Consider the article’s implications for social welfare policy and provide suggestions for specific social policy reform when appropriate
Submit on time
Entries should be well-written (e.g., grammar, organization of thought) and referenced material (including course material) should be appropriately cited
Accessing the New York Times:
The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com
(Links to an external site.)
) provides free digital access to a limited number of articles per month. Students can subscribe to the digital New York Times at a reduced educational rate at: http://www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/edu/lp1474.html?campaignId=3KLL9

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