Assignment 1: Plagiarism and Politics

Assignment 1: Plagiarism and Politics 

Program-Level Objectives met with this assignment:

• Critical Thinking Skills
• Personal Responsibility

Course-Level Objectives met with this assignment:

1. Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in the political system.
2. Analyze the election process.
3. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens
4. Analyze issues and policies in U.S. politics

Activity for Assessment:

Read:  http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/politicians-plagiarize-often

Summarize the article, then respond to the following questions:

• Why do you think politicians are so likely to plagiarize others’ works? 
• What does this say to you? 
• How should voters evaluate candidates who are prone to plagiarizing?
• What is the difference in consequences between a candidate and you, the college student?

This assignment must follow MLA guidelines, be typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and be a minimum of 2-3 pages with a works cited page.  The works cited are not included in the minimum page count.