Policy Proposition
For this assignment you will need to select an opinionated
article (editorial, column, letter) from a major newspaper (or online). Pick
one that you find interesting and/or you have a strong reaction when reading
it. It will need to base on a policy issue. After reading your
chosen article, respond to the following in a short essay:
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Briefly summarize the
author’s main point/argument. Why did they write this article? What are they
trying to convince you of?
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What is the author’s
intended proposal?
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What is your reaction?
Do you agree or disagree with the author’s argument/ beliefs? Does this opinion
anger/upset you? Are you sad? Glad?
·
Identify three
arguments or points that you feel is exceptionally compelling. What is it about
the point that makes it good?
·
Identify three
argument or points that could be improved upon. How might the author have made
it better?
·
Provide 3 questions to
facilitate discussion?
This paper should be typed and no more than 3 pages in length. A
well-developed paragraph for each of the above points should suffice. Use
supported evidence and logic to validate your points.
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