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Political Parties Worksheet eCore 2018DRA

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This document provides instructions for a political science worksheet and field of study project. For the worksheet, students are asked to compare the stances of the Democratic, Republican, and a third party of their choice on various issues like the economy, immigration, and healthcare using each party's website. They are also instructed to evaluate the sophistication and intended audience of each site. For the field of study project, students must create a 7-9 slide presentation using research-based and personal content to communicate knowledge gained in the course. The presentation should include an introduction, body, conclusion, properly formatted citations, clear evidence of research, engagement of the audience, and 3 vetted sources with 1 being scholarly. Additional enhancements like narration,

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Political Parties Worksheet eCore 2018DRAFT_Revised 7/23 Instructions: Use this worksheet to prepare for your weekly discussion posting and quiz. Use the chart below to compare and contrast how the two major political parties present their stance on major issues. In addition, you should locate and compare a third party website as well (your choice!). Note: You will see a variety of issues presented on the websites. It is up to you which issues you choose to explore. You are encouraged to learn more about major policy issues including: the economy, immigration, health care, taxes, and civil rights/liberties. As you are completing the worksheet, consider: · How are the Democratic and Republican parties using the Web? Evaluate each party’s use of Internet technology. · How sophisticated is each site? Who are they trying to reach? To whom do you think their Web site will most likely appeal, and why? What image are they trying to project for the party (or candidate)? How successful are they in their efforts? · What improvements might they make to appeal to certain demographics? After completing this worksheet, proceed to the lesson discussion. Issue Republican Party http://www.gop.gov/ Democratic Party http://www.democrats.org/ Independent Party
(Your Choice) Insert website used here Week 7: Field of Study Project Instructions Goal: Demonstrate the ability to create a field of study project that uses both research-based and personal content while using presentation software to communicate with an intended audience. Description: During the first six-weeks you formulated a project plan, researched the content of the plan, and collected quality academic and non-academic sources. For the week 7 Field of Study Project you will create a presentation (CO8) that builds upon the week 2 Project Plan and the week 4 Location and Access (Source Organization worksheet) that effectively communicates the knowledge you have gained during COMM120. Please consider the following: · Presentation will include an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted reference/work cited slide in the citation style of your degree program (APA, MLA, or Chicago). · Clear evidence that the topic was researched and
expanded upon the week 2 Project Plan (CO2 & 5). · Presentation provides audience with information to increase their knowledge of the topic presented (CO1). · Presentation engages the audience by using elements such as images, graphs, and charts. Appropriate citations must be included. · Three (3) vetted credible sources. One (1) of the sources must be scholarly and from the library. · Appropriate length 7-9 slides. If you have multimedia skills and want to add creative content to your presentation, please do! Try to add any of the following enhancements and as you do, think about how it will impact your presentation and improve communication with the intended audience. · Voice narration, closed captioning, script. · Appropriate background music (must be cited on reference page). · Creative use of slide animations and transitions. After submitting your presentation, review your TurnItIn Originality Report. (Note: Review the individual flags, decide why that text is flagged, and make corrections as appropriate.). Please see the attached rubric for grading guidelines.

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Political Parties Worksheet eCore 2018DRA

  • 1. Political Parties Worksheet eCore 2018DRAFT_Revised 7/23 Instructions: Use this worksheet to prepare for your weekly discussion posting and quiz. Use the chart below to compare and contrast how the two major political parties present their stance on major issues. In addition, you should locate and compare a third party website as well (your choice!). Note: You will see a variety of issues presented on the websites. It is up to you which issues you choose to explore. You are encouraged to learn more about major policy issues including: the economy, immigration, health care, taxes, and civil rights/liberties. As you are completing the worksheet, consider: · How are the Democratic and Republican parties using the Web? Evaluate each party’s use of Internet technology. · How sophisticated is each site? Who are they trying to reach? To whom do you think their Web site will most likely appeal, and why? What image are they trying to project for the party (or candidate)? How successful are they in their efforts? · What improvements might they make to appeal to certain demographics? After completing this worksheet, proceed to the lesson discussion. Issue Republican Party http://www.gop.gov/ Democratic Party http://www.democrats.org/ Independent Party
  • 2. (Your Choice) Insert website used here Week 7: Field of Study Project Instructions Goal: Demonstrate the ability to create a field of study project that uses both research-based and personal content while using presentation software to communicate with an intended audience. Description: During the first six-weeks you formulated a project plan, researched the content of the plan, and collected quality academic and non-academic sources. For the week 7 Field of Study Project you will create a presentation (CO8) that builds upon the week 2 Project Plan and the week 4 Location and Access (Source Organization worksheet) that effectively communicates the knowledge you have gained during COMM120. Please consider the following: · Presentation will include an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted reference/work cited slide in the citation style of your degree program (APA, MLA, or Chicago). · Clear evidence that the topic was researched and
  • 3. expanded upon the week 2 Project Plan (CO2 & 5). · Presentation provides audience with information to increase their knowledge of the topic presented (CO1). · Presentation engages the audience by using elements such as images, graphs, and charts. Appropriate citations must be included. · Three (3) vetted credible sources. One (1) of the sources must be scholarly and from the library. · Appropriate length 7-9 slides. If you have multimedia skills and want to add creative content to your presentation, please do! Try to add any of the following enhancements and as you do, think about how it will impact your presentation and improve communication with the intended audience. · Voice narration, closed captioning, script. · Appropriate background music (must be cited on reference page). · Creative use of slide animations and transitions. After submitting your presentation, review your TurnItIn Originality Report. (Note: Review the individual flags, decide why that text is flagged, and make corrections as appropriate.). Please see the attached rubric for grading guidelines.