Question: Topic: Income inequality in the US. Is it a problem and what can be done if so?
• Write an opinion in response to a current newspaper article or op/ed piece.
• The article must be less than one year old.
• Do not use ‘press releases.' These generally accompany the data releases by the issuing agencies or corporations.
• Rule of thumb: Do not use dot.org websites (one exception is PBS).
• Opinion: Tell me what you think about the issue. Opinion is NOT a summary of the facts or what the author thinks.
• Your opinion paper must be typed, double spaced, and at least 200 words (about one page).
• The paper must be IN YOUR OWN WORDS!
• Cut out or print the article that you've chosen to turn in with the assignment.
• Grade deductions will be made for the following. No attached article, article older than one year, paper too short, summarized articles, incorrect format, poor spelling & grammar.