Week 3 Course Project: Issue Review

Week 3 Course Project: Issue Review

Due Monday by 1:59am Points 75 Submitting a file upload

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Introduction This week you continue to work on your paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You have selected a topic and chosen issues related to that topic; this week, you will thoroughly research both sides of the issues you have chosen. Keep in mind that your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly modules; the assignment this week is to research both the pro and con sides of the issues you have chosen to address.

Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:

Textbook: Chapter 6, 7 Lesson Link (website): Conducting Research (Purdue OWL) (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/conducting_research/index.html) Link (website): How to Search the Library (https://library.chamberlain.edu/HowToSearch) Link (website): Library Workshop Archive (https://library.chamberlain.edu/Workshops) (various videos about research and APA format) Minimum of 6 scholarly sources

Week Task

Week 1 Topic Selection

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Instructions This week, you will conduct an issue review for your selected topic for your project. Present a brief report of your research on both sides of the issue. This should include the following:

Your research review should address at least three (3) aspects of the issue that is the subject of your paper and must present at least one pro and one con article review on each aspect. Sources should be scholarly or of very high substantive quality.

Click on the following link to view an example. The first aspect is written out completely, with APA citation and brief description of content. The next two aspects should be completely written out by you in your report, including correct APA citation and brief description of content.

Link: Example Issue Review

Because the topics vary widely, the nature of your research will also vary. If you are writing about gene therapy, for example, you will have to support your points with scholarly medical opinion. You may need to review researching techniques. Visit the research links provided in the Required Resources section in this activity for more information.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Week 3 Issue Review (both sides)

Week 5 Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)

Week 7 Argumentative Paper

Citation of your sources Links to the sources where available Brief description of the content of each of the sources (50 to 80 words for each source)

Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page) 1-inch margins

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W3 Course Project Grading Rubric – 75 pts

Criteria Ratings Pts

5.0 pts

10.0 pts

Grading This activity will be graded using the W3 Course Project Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 6, 7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page

Length 5.0 pts Meets length requirement

0.0 pts Does not meet length requirement

Timeliness & Authority

10.0 pts All sources reflect current state of the issue OR, if historical, significance is explained; all sources are authoritative, credible, and reliable and are scholarly.

8.5 pts Most sources reflect current state of the issue OR if historical, significance is explained; all sources are authoritative, credible and reliable; are either scholarly or are highly substantive.

7.5 pts Most sources reflect current state of the issue, but few are scholarly or highly substantive.

6.0 pts Sources reflect the current state of the issue but are primarily from popular sources.

0.0 pts Sources do not reflect the current state of the issue.

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10.0 pts

10.0 pts

10.0 pts

10.0 pts

Aspect 1 Pro

10.0 pts Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue

8.5 pts Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue

7.5 pts Some support to targeted aspect of issue

6.0 pts On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue

0.0 pts No support to targeted aspect of issue

Aspect 1 Con

10.0 pts Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.

8.5 pts Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.

7.5 pts Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.

6.0 pts On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.

0.0 pts No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.

Aspect 2 Pro

10.0 pts Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue

8.5 pts Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue

7.5 pts Some support to targeted aspect of issue

6.0 pts On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue

0.0 pts No support to targeted aspect of issue

Aspect 2 Con

10.0 pts Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to

8.5 pts Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of

7.5 pts Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of

6.0 pts On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of

0.0 pts No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.

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Total Points: 75.0

10.0 pts

10.0 pts

targeted aspect of issue.

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Aspect 3 Pro

10.0 pts Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue

8.5 pts Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue

7.5 pts Some support to targeted aspect of issue

6.0 pts On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue

0.0 pts No support to targeted aspect of issue

Aspect 3 Con

10.0 pts Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.

8.5 pts Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.

7.5 pts Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.

6.0 pts On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.

0.0 pts No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.

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