Reference no: EM133626231 , Length: Words Count:300
Assignment:
Using the knowledge gained from the Position Paper assignment, students will articulate their stance on political issues of relevance.
Rationale
Completing this assessment supports meeting the following course learning outcomes:
CLO 2: Discuss the current state of federal democracy in Canada.
CLO 4: Analyze the competing interests of power in Canadian politics.
CLO 9: Express their own reasoned and consistent positions on a range of contemporary political issues affecting Canadians.
Directions
1. Opening Statement (post 1): Write an opening statement ) which expresses your stance on the issue you chose in Assignment 2: Position Paper. The opening statement lays out your argument for or against a particular issue and includes a short summary of the topic and why you hold the position you do. Post your statement, with an appropriate title, to the Assignment 3: Online Debate discussion forum.
2. Rebuttal (post 2): Select one opening statement written by another student to argue against, also known as a rebuttal, and post (200 - 300 words) on the Assignment 3: Online Debate discussion forum as a reply to the student's initial post.