discussion #1

 

Go to the Room for Debate section of the New York Times and look for a debate that concerns a policy issue that we have covered in Modules 1-3. Then, do the following:

1. Summarize the gist of the debate by identifying the issue, and summarizing what each of the discussants has to say. Be sure to identify the debaters/discussants when you present their argument.
2. Your initial post must also clearly identify the issue in question in your textbook (chapter, page), and should then discuss how the debate relates to the discussion in your textbook.
   • Does the debate agree or disagree in part or wholly with your book?
   • Does it extend and add to what is covered in the book in any way?

Be sure that you follow these guidelines:

• The initial post for this prompt MUST be at least 400 words. Before you submit your work here, submit to the Turnitin submission box to determine your originality score. Scores above 25% are unacceptable. Please provide both in-text citations and a complete reference at the end of the post.
• Be sure to provide in-text citations for the material you cite. Provide the complete citation at the bottom of the post.
• Reply to two of your classmates on different days of the week. When you do so, you must look up additional information on the policy issue that they identify. This information should come from either a policy website, a government website, a peer reviewed journal, or a textbook that specifically focuses on social welfare policies.
• Please see the list of best policy websites in the resources section of Module 3.
• Each reply for this prompt MUST be at least 250 words. Please provide both in-text citations and a complete reference at the end of each post.