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relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness. Ask questions,
such as
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How can I validate the accuracy of my statement?
2. 2.
How is this information relevant?
3. 3.
How does my conclusion address the complexities of the
issue?
4. 4.
What is another interpretation or viewpoint of the issue?
5. 5.
Does my conclusion follow from the data and/or
statements I have provided?
Grading will be based on the following criteria:
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Critical Thinking Skills: the extent to which you have engaged
in critical thinking, innovation, and inquiry of a political issue,
and has demonstrated analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of
information related to the political issue;
Communication Skills: the extent to which you have effectively
expressed ideas in writing;
Personal Responsibility: the ability you have to develop
opinions related to a political topic, and recognize the
consequences of those choices and decisions;
Social Responsibility: the ability you have to demonstrate civic
responsibility and engagement by developing an understanding
and perspective of a political issue that affects regional,
national, and potentially global communities.