CHV 2OH Issues Scrapbook 2013 COURSE SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT ~ This assignment asks you to research THREE Current Issues ~ THE INFORMED CITIZEN: UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES 1. Choose THREE current issues that affect Canadians. These issues may include: Healthcare The environment Violent crime in Canada Poverty Foreign policy Canada’s sovereignty Taxation Police conduct Food and product safety education Military spending Privacy issues Spend some time familiarizing yourself with these possible topics before settling in on two for you focus. 2. For each current issue locate a minimum of three sources (notice the word ‘minimum’). These sources can be print, digital, video, or even song lyric! Feel free to think outside of the box! These sources must focus on the issue that you are reviewing. It is strongly recommended that you consult newspapers, news magazines (i.e. Macleans), internet articles (from credible publications**) and the CBC News in Review videos (other news media publications are acceptable). You have access to all of these resources in the WCI library – so take advantage of them! Level Four products will have at least FOUR sources, including one video source. There are many options with respect to the sources you can select, but be advised that your sources will be evaluated. This should encourage you to use reliable, well researched, and thoroughly supported sources (basically, credible sources). Speak with Mr. Waters if you have concerns about the sources you are consulting. PROCESS A). Review the list of topics, complete some background research, and select three issues that appeal to you. Make sure that you confirm your selections with Mr. Waters before proceeding to the next step. For each issue: RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! We will discuss several research strategies in class and in the library. Proper and effective research is a vital component of this activity. B). Search for credible sources. Review the sources carefully. C). For each source include the following: I. II. Point form notes discussing the relevant information that pertains to the issue you are studying A three-to-five sentence summary of each source which clearly identifies: a) the issue, b) why this issue is important to Canadians, c) the different positions people hold on this issue as presented in the source. CHV 2OH Issues Scrapbook 2013 D). After reviewing the sources, familiarizing yourself with the facts, and developing a position on the topic, you should be ready to share your thoughts. In a well developed paragraph express your newly educated opinion about the issue. Clearly describe the issue, discuss the varying (competing) perspectives, and be sure to support your opinion. You should include examples from your research to support your views. Try to draw information from all of your sources. Level Four scrapbooks will be organized to include sub-headings and footnotes to cite the source of specific pieces of information. E). Bibliography: Include all sources in your scrapbook I. II. III. For print sources: include pertinent section such as source and date For video sources: indicate the video series (i.e. CBC News in Review), the date and segment title For song lyrics: include the lyrics, the song title, the album title and the artist Please note you are writing ONE OPINION ARTICLE PER ISSUE, not one opinion article per source Organize your scrapbook neatly and effectively. Your creative vision is your business, and creativity is strongly encouraged. There are very few rules. Level four products will clearly label all parts of the scrapbook using a title, headings, sub-headings, and word processed text. See Mr Waters if you have ANY questions or problems with this activity. Do not think that anything is trivial. Little problems that are solved quickly never become big problems. “Democracy is a process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame” LJP