Security and Freedom

Write a brief summary of the main points for two of the reading selections assigned for the week.

• Write a brief response to two of the reading selections assigned for the week. In your response you should identify and explain your perspective in the issue(s).

• Review the sub-module on Summarizing and Responding to Readings for a sample summary-response paper.

. Connection to other Course Assignments:

• The summary-response will help you clarify your understanding of the weekly reading selections.

• The summary-response will also help you to clarify and articulate your perspective on the various social issues presented throughout the course.

• Moreover, the summary-response will serve as the basis for your quote logs and for your analysis in the case study project
Content:

• Be sure to include a summary for two of the assigned reading selections.

• Be sure to include a response to the issue(s) presented in two of the assigned reading selections.

• In your summary paragraphs, clearly present each author’s key points in your own words.

• In your response paragraphs, show you are really thinking about the issue(s) – don’t settle for easy answers, don’t pretend that conflicting evidence doesn’t exist, don’t feel that you have to take an either-or position. In addition, do not feel that you have to agree with the authors.

• You should submit your summary-response for both readings in a single document/file.

• Your summary-response for each of the reading selections should be a minimum of two (2) paragraphs (about 300-400 words) in length.

◦ Your summary for each of the two readings you selected should be 1-2 paragraphs long.

◦ Your response to each of the two readings you selected should be 1-2 paragraphs in length.

◦ Please clearly label and separate the summary and response for each reading. Please do not lump the summary and response together.

• Your summary-response should be typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font.