Current events assignment
It is very important for responsible citizens to be aware of what is going on around the globe. Thus, you are required to do a weekly current events activity in this class. This assignment will require you to read an article dedicated to technology and analyze it. Additionally, you will peer edit your analysis each Thursday. Your post (on your Schoology blog) must have the following criteria:
1. Topic: 1 pt.
- What is the topic of your article?
2. Article Title: 1 pt.
- What is the title of your article? Exact wording.
3. Article Source: 1 pt.
- Where did you get the article? Hyperlink it.
4. Summary: 2 pt.
- Briefly, and in your own words, summarize the content of the article.
- 3 sentence minimum
5. Reaction: 5 pt.
- Take a position on the issue in the article.
- How do you feel about this event?
- How does this event affect you?
- Five (5) sentence minimum.
6. World Impact: 6 pt.
- How does this event impact the world?
- Five (5) sentence minimum.
Your work must be in complete sentences and use excellent grammar. Copy/pasting anything from the article without correct MLA citation is considered plagiarism and cheating. This will result in a 0. The weekly current events assignment will be a classwork grade.
This is an opinion piece. You must make a commitment on the issue and use specific example to support your thoughts. If you do not attach the original article, you will receive ½ credit. This assignment is due every Thursday, without fail.
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