Friday, January 30, 2009

Public Speaking Tips for Debate

Current Events

The Assignment

Read an article regarding a controversial issue or event from a reputable news publication (refer to the list of links in the sidebar of this page).
Write a brief summary (no more than one paragraph) of the issue covered in the article.
Write a personal, persuasive response to the article.

Requirements

All current events responses must be posted to your blog before class begins on the day it is due. Your post must include a link to the article and a complete MLA style citation created on www.noodletools.com.

Your first current event is due at the end of the period.

Your second current event is due tomorrow.

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