You should use this assignment as an opportunity to take some time and think critically of the world around you. Additionally, it is also an occasion for you to apply some of the knowledge that you have acquired in this course. To accomplish this, you must write a SHORT reaction paper based upon a newspaper article (or articles). The paper has to meet the following basic requirements:
1. Typed
2. Double Spaced
3. Careful attention to spelling and grammar.
4. Indicate knowledge of the subject
5. Demonstrate critical thinking and evaluation skills.
6. At least 2-3 pages in length
7. Accompanied by a link to, or copy of, the article being used.
The purpose of this paper is to allow you to link our class readings and topics with “real world” issues of government and politics. This paper is not intended to be an intense research project. It is designed to be a forum for you to critically evaluate political issues from your own perspective and viewpoint. Ultimately, I am interested in hearing what you think, and how you defend or justify that perspective. The topic for this paper must be taken from any of the five following – New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, or The Economist. The article must be dated after the start of this term. All are available online. If you have questions about the appropriateness of an article or topic, feel free to discuss the matter with me.
It is not a research paper!
