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Assignment: Current Events Project

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This is a research essay. Students are expected to conduct research on topics of their choice using articles for reputable news sources. For example, if students have interest in how Texas budget needs to be improved, search news articles that talk about this topic.

Students are expected to make direct connections from the content of their article selection with the content of this course. Content includes lectures, text book readings and discussion posts. Students should consider the amount of time it will take to complete this assignment. A strong essay submission will require at least 2.5 to 3 full hours.

Current Events Instructions:

Research any social, governmental, or political event that has occurred within 2023. You may only find an event that has happened within any of these Texas government. You may not write about news outside of Texas. You may not complete a current event on the following topics:

1. Abortion
2. Anything related to COVID-19
3. Anything about COVID-19 Vaccinations
4. Monkey Pox
5. NRA or anything related to guns or active shooters
6. Marijuana
7. LGBTQIA+
8. Immigration or DACA
9. Black Lives Matter/Back The Blue

While these are all great subjects to discuss, you should think beyond these subjects and uncover a new topic.

Instructions on how to complete the Current Event:

I. Using Microsoft Word, provide a summary of what is going on in your article (do not rewrite the article, just provide highlights of the main idea in the article. Do not use Google Drive, Box, Microsoft Edge to complete this assignment. I will only accept Word documents.

1. Use reputable news sources such as mainstream news platforms like CNN, ABC, MSNBC, Texas Tribune etc.
2. Do not use Wikipedia or any social media platforms.

II. Connect something we have learned in class, lecture or that you have read in your text with the article.

III. Detail your thoughts feelings and concerns with the source.

IV. You do not need annotate unless you are using a source other than the text and article link.

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