Each week you will be asked to submit an 1-2 page (double spaced) analysis of a current political news article from that week. These briefs will help you develop a deeper understanding of contemporary issues in American Government.
General Instructions
- Events briefs are due weekly, and the news article you select must be current as of that week (published the week before the Sunday due date).
- The brief must be in your own words. Do not quote the article. Just tell us what happened in your own words.
- The brief will contain a summary, analysis and implications. First present the summary. Then present the analysis and implications. Make sure the analysis is in its own paragraphs -ie do not mix it in with the summary.
- Your Events Briefs will be evaluated on the quality of the news article chosen, clarity of the summary, and depth of the analysis. In addition, the following criteria must be met:
Rubric
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Summary
Clear, comprehensive and detailed summary of the article.
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Analysis
Full and thoughtful personal analysis
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Source, Citation and Writing
Complex article from a respected source. Full and correct citation. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct.
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Total Points: 10
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