This is the first of two (2) position papers based on the following scenario to be completed in this course. Imagine that you are running for a state office (e.g., governor, senator, or representative) and you have to prepare a position paper for a debate on controversial issues in the news. (Select one (1) of the topics addressed in the first four weeks of this class.) You will want your position paper to demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal passion, and credible support that is cited correctly because the paper will be provided to the news media before the debate and will be scrutinized by the media and reported on regarding these criteria. Your professor will serve as your close advisor whose job is to review the paper and provide feedback to you on the papers strengths and weaknesses. Note: If your score is below 90%, you will have the opportunity to revise the paper. This is an option and is not required. Your score could possibly be improved by up to 10%, not to exceed a final score of 90%; but, your score cannot be reduced. Revisions are due by Week 8. Write a two to three (2-3) page (700 to 1,200 words) paper in which you:
Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. (Its important to grab the audiences interest and inform the audience of what the main and support points are.)Provide two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.)Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the position paper. (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.) Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of issues involving mass media and society.Use technology and information resources to research issues in media and society.Write clearly and concisely about media and society using proper writing mechanics.Note: Depending on the students topic selection, the outcome measured might include one of the following:Evaluate the appropriateness of various media forms for different audiences.Analyze diverse issues surrounding the politics of news investigation, content, and delivery.Evaluate the effects of political analysis by news media.
Points: 220Assignment 1: PositionPaper One Media and SocietyCriteriaUnacceptableBelow 60% FMeets Minimum Expectations60-69% DFair70-79% CProficient80-89% BExemplary90-100% A1. Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover.Weight: 5%Did not submit or incompletely introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover.Insufficiently introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover.Partially introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover.Satisfactorily introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover.Thoroughly introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover.2. Provide two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.) Weight: 40%Did not submit or incompletely provided two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement.Insufficiently provided two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement.Partially provided two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement.Satisfactorily provided two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement.Thoroughly provided two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement.3. Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. Weight: 15%Did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.Insufficiently provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.Partially provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.Satisfactorily provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.Thoroughly provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.4. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively. Weight: 15%Did not submit or incompletely organized arguments and did not submit or incompletely supported your claims effectively.Insufficiently organized arguments and insufficiently supported your claims effectively.Partially organized arguments and partially supported your claims effectively.Satisfactorily organized arguments and satisfactorily supported your claims effectively.Thoroughly organized arguments and thoroughly supported your claims effectively.5. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.Weight: 10%Did not submit or incompletely demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.Insufficiently demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.Partially demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.Satisfactorily demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.Thoroughly demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.6. Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the position paper.Weight: 5%No references providedDoes not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements.Weight: 10%More than 8 errors present7-8 errors present5-6 errors present3-4 errors present0-2 errors present

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