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National Government Assignment - News Quest
Voting/Elections, Parties, Interest Groups, Congress, Presidency
Locate a current events article not older than 14 days from the day you complete the assignment. The article should be about an event, something that has happened in the United States. The event should be related to politics or government policy in the United States. The source must be credible such as a reputable news outlet.
1st Paragraph: Summarize the most important information from the article in your own words. As noted in the syllabus, Turnitin will be used on all assignments to detect plagiarism. (See Academic Honesty policy in the syllabus.) For assistance on how to summarize appropriately, visit Purdue OWL: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing.
2nd Paragraph: Relate the article to the topic and readings of the chapters you are currently completing. In this assignment, you should connect your article and discuss the content related to Voting, Elections, Parties, Interest Groups, Congress and/or the Presidency. Use the key concepts below as a guide. The connections should be clear. Use APA references for the article, textbook and any supporting sources.
3rd Paragraph: Present your own informed opinion about the political issue. Go to any reputable news website. Schedule an appointment with the librarian if you are unsure of this step. Pick a news article on a U.S. political issue not older than fourteen days from the day you complete this assignment. Include the weblink at the end of your assignment.