CJS 6125 Op Ed Terror in the 21st Century. Social Sciences Essay

• Assignment # 3: Opinion/Editorial paper. This is your opportunity to explore the art of “persuasive writing.” This also allows you to distinguish your opinion from evidence.
  
  
  
  
  
  • 5% of Course Grade (Due week 3 on Sunday January 27, 2019 @ 11:59 PM EST)
  
  
  
  
  
  



• CO1: Effectively and ethically research and objectively evaluate a complex issue



• CO2: Holistically analyze a complex issue through various methods, resulting in an actionable recommendation.



• CO3: Clearly and concisely create a variety of professionally written products.
  
  
  
  
  
  • This assignment requires you to prepare a one-page op/ed piece.
  
  
  
  
  
  

• The assignment requires you to set forth your opinion, on your topic, together with evidence in support

• The format is one page, 3 columns (word, layout, columns, 3)

• Your Assignment MUST Include the following:

• Your opinion on the nature of the issue, challenge or threat;



• Why this is of importance to the U.S.



• What, in general, are alternatives we should consider



• What, in general, are the resources which we would need



• What, in general, should the U.S. (at the federal level) do, and in particular, which agency or agencies?



• Common concerns:



• Not using the format-please keep this single spaced, one page, 3 column format;



• Having a recommendation which is not feasible, or realistic (consider budget issues)



• You may embed references, or if you use an exact quote, add them on a separate page, which does not count against your page count.

• Format:



• One page in length, properly formatted.

• Arial font, size 12 text



• Single spaced, 3 columns



• 1” margins



• APA format on any references



• Please have your name (last, first) and subject in the upper left corner header.

Opinion Editorial

Minimum-. 1.5 points

Acceptable-.2 points

Above Average 2.5 points

Preparation

Student has a basic understanding of the issue(s) and a fundamental grasp of the readings and world events resulting in an ability to constructively convey a message

Student has a working knowledge of the issues and a detailed understanding of the readings and world events allowing for a well written letter

Student has a detailed knowledge of the issues and can critically assess rational problem-solving alternatives.

Critical Thought

Student can identify and comment on the basis for conclusions and provide a basic justification for position(s) taken in the answer

Student has a working knowledge of the pros and cons of the issue and can identify fundamental concerns (if any) associated

Student has a high-level appreciation of the pros and cons, can identify alternative analytical methodologies

Problem Solving

Using commonly accepted course of action decision skills, the student can provide feasible and reasonable alternatives to the issue

Student displays strong decision-making skills, access a wide range of feasible, conventional and non-conventional alternatives, and effectively access second-order effects, if any

Assess conventional, unconventional and courses of action, effectively identify second order-effects and recommend corrections

Analytical

Identify key events, their causes and make informed analytical decisions on possible trends and/or future issues

Apply research in a fluid and dynamic manner to support analytical conclusions on possible trends and issues

Combine research, and experience conduct a critical analysis which results in sound conclusions