Writing Tasks: You will be asked to complete these writing tasks:
Explain: (provide evidence, logical reasoning, etc.)
Summarize: (convey the key points in a direct, concise manner)
Recall: (drawing upon prior information and knowledge)
Assess: (evaluate; compare ; rank; etc.)
Compare: (assess; evaluate; rank; etc.)
Reflect: (consider the importance and/or relevance of information and knowledge)
Organization: This paper has 4 questions, worth a total of 25.0 points;
Direct Quotes must be in bold italics
When a minimum word count is requested, you need to identify the word count at the end of the written response.
There is no need to have a cover/title page, or a citation/bibliography page.
As you will see, you will need to insert your work where instructed, and therefore your paper should be ONE document which includes the original assignment and your written responses to the specific questions.
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This assignment requires that you successfully access online materials. As we all know, navigating cyberspace can be a frustrating experience, for there are many variables in play: the device and/or browser you use (smart phone; Firefox; etc;); the software you have available (Adobe Reader; Word; etc.); operating system; etc. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to access these materials sooner rather than later. If you wait until the last day or, even worse, until just before the deadline, you are taking a chance that you will not be successful in accessing the online materials. Given that I have given you several days to complete this assignment, if not being able to access the online materials results in your paper being submitted late or incomplete, that is a “you problem”, not my problem. I will grade your paper as I would any late submission. Bottom line: Don’t wait until the day of the deadline to access the online materials!!
Evaluative Criteria: Each of your responses will be graded based upon the extent to which is sufficiently fulfills all three of the identified tasks in the Question Rubric. Each question will be a pass/fail question, in which you either receive ALL of the points, or NONE of the points for that particular question.
PART ONE: This part of the paper provides you an opportunity to be a “self-regulated” learner. “Learning is about one’s relationship with oneself and one’s ability to exert the effort, self-control, and critical self-assessment necessary to achieve the best possible results – and about overcoming risk aversion, failure, distractions, and sheer laziness in pursuit of real achievement. This is self-regulated learning.” [Linda B. Nilson / Creating Self-Regulated Learners / (2013)
This part of the assignment should be what you complete after you have answered all of the other questions; nonetheless, I intentionally make it the first part of the assignment for I want you to think of it as a “preview” to what I will be reading and evaluating. In a way, you are conveying to me that you take your learning (and not merely this particular assignment) seriously.
Q1. [0/5 pts./@30 minutes] What grade would you give yourself for this paper? Explain. (For example, you might review your study strategies for this paper and describe some details regarding where you were; the time; any distractions; etc.) [minimum word count: 200]
After you have composed your response, I encourage you to carefully review what you have written so that you have confidence that you have successfully satisfied the following evaluative criteria:
PART TWO: This part of the paper provides you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of specific content included in the AmGov text.
Q.2 [0/5 pts./@45 minutes] The introduction for Chapter One (pp. 1-3) Millennials: Finding Their Voices, discusses this generation’s engagement and attitudes regarding the nation’s political landscape. Compare to what extent the text’s description of millennials is consistent with your own life’s experience(s) and observation(s). [minimum word count: 200]
After you have composed your response, I encourage you to carefully review what you have written so that you have confidence that you have successfully satisfied the following evaluative criteria:
Q.3 [0/5 pts./@30 minutes] On p. 145, the text provides data regarding Gender Differences in Political Opinions. Select 1 of the opinions, and drawing upon your own life’s experiences, provide a reasonable explanation for the gender gap regarding this particular opinion. (You should specifically refer to members of your family and/or your friends and peers.) [minimum word count: 200]
After you have composed your response, I encourage you to carefully review what you have written so that you have confidence that you have successfully satisfied the following evaluative criteria:
PART THREE: This part of the paper provides you an opportunity to summarize and compare an online article. Drawing upon this article, complete both part a and part b (if you are unable to access this by using this link, the article is posted in the CANVAS files component as a pdf document.) How Obama Sees America: The Intellectual Legacy of our 44th President
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Obama-Sees-America/237858
Q4a. [0/5 pts./@45 minutes] Summarize three key points that describe President Obama’s view of America. [minimum word count: 200]
After you have composed your response, I encourage you to carefully review what you have written so that you have confidence that you have successfully satisfied the following evaluative criteria:
Q4b. [0/5 pts./@30 minutes] Compare to what extent this analysis is consistent (or inconsistent) with your previous knowledge of President Obama. [minimum word count: 200]
After you have composed your response, I encourage you to carefully review what you have written so that you have confidence that you have successfully satisfied the following evaluative criteria:
