Create an informative, impartial website explaining a social issue that is being discussed today. ___ I explain a social issue that needs to be supported with more information. ___ I provide three reasons that people support the issue including at least one expert opinion. ___ I support each reason for the issue with multiple (3-5) examples and proof such as facts, statistics, opinions of experts, etc. ___ I provide three reasons that people disagree with the issue including at least one expert opinion. ___ I support each reason against the issue with multiple (3-5) examples and proof such as facts, statistics, opinions of experts, etc. ___ I found meaning in the information I collected. ___ I used a variety of resources when gathering information for my website. (At least one book/magazine/newspaper/news video is required for each side) ___ I could determine if information was in support of the issue. ___ I could determine if information was against the issue. ___ I could determine what was fact and what was an opinion on both sides of the issue. ___ I recognized when more information was needed. ___ I used visual aids to explain the information presented. (images, maps, videos, charts, graphs, timelines, etc.) ___ I included a bibliography using MLA format on my "Sources" page. |
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