Assignment: Suggested Subheadings:
Background: Express your opinion/position about the issues addressed by this topic. (1-2 paragraphs)
Disclosure: Describe your knowledge about the topic and identify your attitudes, beliefs, values and any bias you may have about the issues associated with the topic (1-2 paragraphs)
My Knowledge: Is your understanding of the issues balanced; can you articulate both sides of the issues? (1-2 paragraphs)
Factual Findings: What are the facts for and against the issues related to the topic? What factual information did you find to support your position? Describe at least 2 pieces of factual information that refutes your position or bias. (2-3 paragraphs)
Pro-Con Summary: What were two arguments presented for and against that are new, or added to your list of things to consider? If after reading the Pro-Con arguments you have discovered new information express what you've learned and describe how that has influenced your position (1-2 paragraphs)
Facts vs. Opinion: If there is factual evidence to your position state it here. If not, are there strong opinions that work in your favor? If no factual information was presented, identify at least 2 opinions that are used to state a position. (1-2 paragraphs)
Support for My Position: Identify the two arguments that best support your position. (1-2 paragraphs)
Opposition to My Position Identify the two strongest arguments that oppose your view about the topic. (1-2 paragraphs)
Summary: Summarize whether your position has been enhanced or weakened by the arguments presented in favor or against your original position. (2-3 paragraphs)
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.