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paper about Police brutality
Think of this as a Part B to your persuasive paper, except that this time you’re researching a cause you disagree with.
You will give a 4-7 minute speech about your research- choosing either a persuasive speech based on your previous paper, or an informational speech based on this assignment- delivered in class on Wednesday, 26 February.
This paper is an opportunity for you to research a controversial subject- defined here as having more than one clearly identifiable argument- but you will research the side you disagree with.
Don’t argue, don’t try to persuade, only seek to understand.
There are a broad range of subjects to choose from but, by definition, conflict as at least two sides. Your informational paper must do at least three things:
- Identify the issue
- Identify the two, or more, conflicting perspectives on the issue.
- Describe without advocating or condemning the side you disagree with.
- cite a minimum of two sources
- upload your paper here as a PDF by 24February.
Rather than a conventional research paper, we’re going to use a corporate memo structure called BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front). Imagine that you are a communication adviser to some sort boss who is very interested to learn about these issues, but is too busy to do the research personally. They’ve entrusted you to give them a very clear understanding of this issue- and to suggest how they should feel about the subject.
The BLUF format is essentially the email you would send your boss at the end of this assignment.
An example, say I chose the Sovereign Citizenship movement, would be:
BLUF: The Sovereign Citizenship movement advocates that Americans should not have to pay taxes, among other freedoms that run counter to the ideas of the US judicial system. [limit yourself to one sentence and do not advocate]
Background: Here, I would explain the background, based on research, of where the Sovereign Citizenship movement came from.
Conflict: In this paragraph, I would briefly describe the side that I am researching, without advocating. For example, maybe the US Court System has historically struck down challenges from the Sovereign Citizenship movement. Find a spokesperson and cite research to explain this perspective.
Belief #1: Give us facts about the movement you disagree with- without advocating.
Belief #2: Give us facts about the movement you disagree with- without advocating.
Belief #3: Give us facts about the movement you disagree with- without advocating.
Conclusion: This is the closing 3-5 paragraphs that summarize what your boss should know about this controversial topic.
References: Cite a minimum of two credible sources who discuss this issue.
Students will give a 4-7 minute speech on their topic on 26 February.
Rubric
info paper and speech
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBLUF structure & statementDid the student clearly label each of the sections of their paper? Did the student write a succinct BLUF statement at the beginning of the paper? |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic and analysisDid the student select and appropriate topic, clearly identify one side, professionally articulate 3 beliefs of that side, and avoid advocating/passing judgement. |
25.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackgroundDid the student provide a thorough background statement? |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3 beliefsDid the student provide three distinct beliefs/facts about the group they researched- without advocating? |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeanalysisDid the student conclude with a professionally-written, non-editorialized summary that analyzed the group they are critiquing? |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeunbiasedDid the student try to persuade? [this is informational only, you should not try to persuade anyone] |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeresearchDid the student demonstrate research on the topic? Were the sources appropriate? Did the cite a minimum of two? |
15.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomepresentationDid the student give a 4-7 minute speech on the assigned day that matched their topic? |
10.0 pts |
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Total Points: 100.0 |
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