that have opposing/different points of view concerning each
issue. Under some issues there is more than one pair to choose
from. Choose just one pair to write your essay on. You may
want to look at a number of the sites before you decide what to write
about. You may not choose pairs that are not listed. If
links don't work please
1) First sentence should state who
produced and sponsored the web site plus the point of view or side of
the argument the web site takes.
2) The remainder of the paragraph should summarize the main arguments
made on the web site to support their point of view. Write this
part in your own words and include a minimum of two of the most
important arguments. Statements backed up by data carry more
weight than simple statements of the way things are. Use your own
words. Don't
plagarize.
Plagarism on the assignment will result in an automatic 0.
1) First sentence should state which
side you agree with. If you don't agree with either side just say
so.
2) The rest of the paragraph should explain why your position is as
stated
in the first sentence.
3) Your position should be based on an analysis of the quality of the
information used to support the arguments. This analysis
should include answers to the following questions:
a) Is the web site author or sponsor
biased because of affiliation with a particular interest group?
b) For each piece of information used (at least those summarized in
paragraphs 1 and 2) is the source reliable? For example, data
from
peer
reviewed scientific work is more reliable than numbers found in
news articles. Usually, but not always, raw technical data
published by US, Canadian and European government agencies is
reliable. You have to be more careful with analyses that do not
undergo rigorous review by independent organizations.
c) To support your analysis of the information quality explain how you
checked on it. Provide web links where appropriate.