1. Purpose:
-To
demonstrate the ability to evaluate an argument.
2. Topic: -Why is
Hartford—the capital of one of the wealthiest states in the US—one of the
poorest cities in the US? (focus on: highways, low ownership rates, taxes,
car/home insurance)
Main Paper (about
3 pages) - Please summarize your class presentation.
PowerPoint and
notes included from my presentation, but the ideas to focus on for the main
paper are: highways, low ownership rates, taxes, car/home insurance in
Hartford, CT
One page – Please
summarize at least one other students presentation.
Powerpoint
included from the student presentation on: What are some of the prevailing
health issues for residents of Hartford? -Rates of children with asthma
One page - What do
these presentations suggest about Hartford?
Presentation
topics were:
Why is
Hartford—the capital of one of the wealthiest states in the US—one of the
poorest cities in the US?
What is happening
in Hartford public schools?
-Graduation rates,
who teaches, neighborhood schools vs charter schools, CREC?
What are some of
the prevailing health issues for residents of Hartford?
-Rates of children
with asthma
Is there a history
of police violence in Hartford?
-Are there gangs
in Hartford?
Are there homeless
folks living in Hartford?
How does living in
Hartford compare to living in West Hartford?
-demographics,
schools, health, etc
3. The criteria
for evaluating the paper:
a)
legibility/clarity of expression
b) organization of
paper based upon a strong thesis statement
c) adequacy of the
response in light of the topic
d) accuracy and
comprehensiveness in discussion of the material
e) creative and critical reflection.
4. Paper specifications
Points will be
deducted for failure to meet these paper specifications.
a.
Name, class name, date and word count should be single-spaced in upper
left corner of the first page and the first page only.
b.
Page layout: Typed, double-space, pages numbered.
c.
Length: word count must be at least 1,500 words...but no more than 1,800 words.
d.
Use the standard 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
e.
Please cite the texts appropriately according to MLA style. You may simply use
parenthetical citations, (Desmond, 23). Please include a “Works Cited” page at
the end (not to be included in the word count).
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1. Purpose:
-To
demonstrate the ability to evaluate an argument.
2. Topic: -Why