Week 3 Course Project: Issue Review Assignment Required Resources Read/review th

Week 3
Course Project: Issue Review
Assignment
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 6, 7
Lesson
Conducting Research (Purdue OWL)Links to an external site.
How to Search the LibraryLinks to an external site.
Library Workshop ArchiveLinks to an external site. (various videos about research and APA format)
Minimum of 6 scholarly sources
Introduction
This week you continue to work on your paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You have selected a topic and chosen issues related to that topic; this week, you will thoroughly research both sides of the issues you have chosen. Keep in mind that your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly modules; the assignment this week is to research both the pro and con sides of the issues you have chosen to address.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:
Week Task
Week 1 Topic Selection
Week 3 Issue Review (both sides)
Week 5 Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)
Week 7 Argumentative Paper
Instructions
This week, you will conduct an issue review for your selected topic for your project. Present a brief report of your research on both sides of the issue. This should include the following:
Citation of your sources
Links to the sources where available
Brief descriiption of the content of each of the sources (50 to 80 words for each source)
Your research review should address at least three (3) aspects of the issue that is the subject of your paper and must present at least one pro and one con article review on each aspect. Sources should be scholarly or of very high substantive quality.
Click on the following link to view an example. The first aspect is written out completely, with APA citation and brief descriiption of content. The next two aspects should be completely written out by you in your report, including correct APA citation and brief descriiption of content.
Example Issue Review
Issue: Legalization of Prostitution
Aspect 1: Safety
Pro: Stern, S. W., (2019). Sex workers of the world unite. The American Scholar, pp. 40-54.
The author presents the case, largely though the words of sex-workers themselves, for de-criminalization and for allowing sex workers to control the conditions of their work—that is, to operate brothels themselves, choose their physicians, provide and receive benefits, and work outside brothels if they so choose – which will make them safer and less apt to be exploited.
Con: Der Spiegel Staff. (2013, May). How legalizing prostitution has failed. Der Spiegel Online. https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/human-trafficking-persists-despite-legality-of-prostitution-in-germany-a-902533.html
Staff writers report that since de-criminalization of prostitution in Germany in 2003, exploitation and human trafficking remain significant problems. According to one German law enforcement officer, Germany is a “center for the sexual exploitation of young women from Eastern Europe, as well as a sphere of activity for organized crime groups from around the world” (Germany’s Human Trafficking Problem section)
Aspect 2: SESTA/FOSTA
Pro: (APA citation to article supporting SESTA legislation; brief descriiption of content)
Con: (APA citation to article against SESTA legislation; brief descriiption of content)
Aspect 3: Economics
Pro: (APA citation to article showing better income/standard of living after de-criminalization; brief descriiption of content)
Con: (APA citation to article showing real economic benefit is to pimps, traffickers brief; descriiption of content)
Because the topics vary widely, the nature of your research will also vary. If you are writing about gene therapy, for example, you will have to support your points with scholarly medical opinion. You may need to review researching techniques. Visit the research links provided in the Required Resources section in this activity for more information.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
Grading
This activity will be graded using the W3 Course Project Grading Rubric.
Outcomes
CO 6: Apply principles of critical reasoning to political, educational, economic, and/or social issues.
CO 7: Create a fallacy-free argument that incorporates principles of ethical decision-making.
Due Date
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
W3 Course Project Grading Rubric – 75 pts
W3 Course Project Grading Rubric – 75 pts
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5 pts
Meets length requirement
0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeliness & Authority
10 pts
All sources reflect current state of the issue OR, if historical, significance is explained; all sources are authoritative, credible, and reliable and are scholarly.
8.5 pts
Most sources reflect current state of the issue OR if historical, significance is explained; all sources are authoritative, credible and reliable; are either scholarly or are highly substantive.
7.5 pts
Most sources reflect current state of the issue, but few are scholarly or highly substantive.
6 pts
Sources reflect the current state of the issue but are primarily from popular sources.
0 pts
Sources do not reflect the current state of the issue.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 1 Pro
10 pts
Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
8.5 pts
Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
7.5 pts
Some support to targeted aspect of issue
6 pts
On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue
0 pts
No support to targeted aspect of issue
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 1 Con
10 pts
Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.
8.5 pts
Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.
7.5 pts
Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
6 pts
On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.
0 pts
No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 2 Pro
10 pts
Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
8.5 pts
Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
7.5 pts
Some support to targeted aspect of issue
6 pts
On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue
0 pts
No support to targeted aspect of issue
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 2 Con
10 pts
Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.
8.5 pts
Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.
7.5 pts
Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
6 pts
On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.
0 pts
No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 3 Pro
10 pts
Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
8.5 pts
Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
7.5 pts
Some support to targeted aspect of issue
6 pts
On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue
0 pts
No support to targeted aspect of issue
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 3 Con
10 pts
Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.
8.5 pts
Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.
7.5 pts
Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
6 pts
On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.
0 pts
No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
10 p