Clashing views on social issues
Using: Finsterbusch, K. (2012). Taking sides- Clashing views on social issues (15th –extended edition). Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hall
For the two writing assignment you will select four current different journal articles, that appeal to you the most about issues related to social problems from the required text- Taking Sides. The papers should be at least six pages long, but not more than seven. (1 Cover page, 4/5 body of the paper, and a 1 reference page = 6/7 pages). All papers must be typed and follow APA writing requirements. Guidelines for using APA format will be posted on Bb.
You must select different ones for each assignment due. All references must be cited according to APA style.
The paper must follow APA format. You must have a title page and a reference page. A minimum of five pages and a maximum of six pages, including a title page and reference page
You must add this rubric to the end of your paper or lose 10 points.
Grading Criteria: 50 points possible
________ On-time (50% reduction for late papers)
________ Title Page: Page header, page number, running head, title, your name, and name of the University. Your name should not be in the running head or page number. (3 points)
________ Summary: Include your initial reaction to the information (10 points), describe what you consider to be important information (10 points), and discuss how you will use the information to expand and strengthen your own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors about your views (10 points).
_________References: A separate page which had a page number and the heading References is centered on the page double spaced below the page number. Must be complete reference with author or title of article of no author also include date of publication or (n.d.) if there is no date. Include all appropriate information. See your handout for examples. (2 points)
_________ Correct grammar, spelling and APA format (Double Space, Times New Roman, 12 Font). (15 points)
__________ Points /50 Points possible
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Slum Demolitions
The first time i red this article, i felt that demolition of slums was a very inhuman act. The people who dwell in these slums have no place to call home. Some people have been born in those slums and upon demolition; they would not even know where to head to. The most dishearten thing is the fact the demolition is usually effected by wealthy people or organization who by far do not need the land as much as the slum dwellers do. From the year 1998 to the present above one million people living in the slums in Delhi have been displaced. From then, the pace of demolition has been increasing every single day the increase is attributed………………
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