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Description: In this assignment students will be required to choose an article from the news media that speaks to a human rights issues that matters to them, and that they feel should be explored further – for example, children’s rights, free speech, gun violence and police brutality, environmental policies, gender equality and equal pay of equal work, etc. Be creative here! Perhaps you want to include an issue that is not now, but should be considered, a human rights issue. Students will be required to explain why this issue is both important and troubling in terms of human rights, and how it should be addressed and in what ways. Instructions: Your Task: 1. Research: Research a topic that you find important and is,or you believe should be ,a human rights issue. This should be a current issue. Consult credible news media sources for the relevant information. These include news articles from sources such as – the BBC, Globe and Mail, CBC, New York Times, Thompson Reuters, etc.. Do not use blogs or personal websites to gather your information. You may consult more than one source for this assignment, but it is not necessary. 2. Write:(1)After gathering the relevant information, start by explaining her relevant details of your issue. Be sure to discriminate between what is important and what is not. Only include relevant information. (2) Present the reasons for why you believe your issue is important to human rights. Be sure your argument is clear and that the reasons you provide are valid and justifiable. Note:
This assignment is designed to test your ability to think critically. In doing this, ensure that you justify your claims in support of your position and present your argument as logically and coherently as possible. Submitting your assignment:
1. Length: ~750 words, approximately 2 pages typed, double spaced.
2. Information and References: At the beginning of your paper be sure to include (1) the title of the article, (2) the news media source from which is came, (3) the date of publication, and (4) a link to the article. If you use any other sources be sure to cite them in a reference page at the end of the assignment with whichever style you are comfortable (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago). Ensure that you are consistent with your citation rules throughout the assignment.
Marking Rubric: Grade Range A B C D and below Argument My argument is clearly stated and maintained consistently throughout the essay. References to the issue are clear. My argument is clearly stated and maintained consistently. References to the issue are generalized, assumed, or missing. My argument is stated, but not maintained throughout my essay. References to the issue are generalized or inconsistent. It is not clear what my argument is. Evidence I support my argument with examples from the text, critical observations and research that provide sufficient evidence that my position is sound. I support my argument with evidence from the text, and critical observations, but there is not enough evidence to be convincing. I provide limited evidence to support my position. When I provide evidence from the text, I do not show how it is related to my argument. Organization My argument is laid out in a logical way and does not contain gaps. Sentences and paragraphs flow together naturally. I have laid out my argument in a mostly logical way, but there are places where my essay does not flow logically. The structure of my argument is not well- developed enough to be logical. My essay lacks structure. Tone and Voice My writerly voice is consistent and persuasive. My tone enhances my argument. My writerly voice is not always consistent. Some of my sentences sound awkward read aloud. My writerly voice is not persuasive. My sentences are awkward and hinder my meaning. My writerly voice is not persuasive, is stilted and unnatural, and my meaning is often unclear. Conventions My essay is free of spelling and grammatical errors. My essay contains few spelling and grammatical errors. My essay contains spelling and grammatical errors. My essay has not been proofread. 2