Overview
Imagine you're being asked by an online news platform to write a blog post following this prompt:
I'm a college student. When I talk about the this year's presidential election [pick one:] with my family [or] with my friends, it gets really ______________________ [insert adjective, e.g.: weird, awkward, exciting, sad, etc.]
Write about 400 words (+/- 50 words) in a style that both reflects your individual voice and that speaks to a general audience. This is not an academic paper. This should be something that resonates with people of all ages and with different backgrounds - not just college-educated peers. While the tone should be personal, you still want to include facts and evidence, for example from general news sources.
Key Aspects to Consider:
Do you have a enticing beginning and a compelling ending?
Think about storytelling as describing how someone overcomes an obstacle. In this case the obstacle is talking about a potential controversial issue. Does your blog post describe such an obstacle?
The adjective that you need to fill in ["it gets really ________] sets the overall theme of the story. To identify this theme you need to analyze your personal experience or observation. Ultimately, the theme needs to match the story, and the story needs to match the theme. Is this the case for your blog post?
How is your experience related to general trends? Look for news stories or other sources like reports, etc. that illustrate about how young voters are talking about politics in general or this presidential election in particular. Include at least three external links.
How is your positionality coming into play in talking about the presidential election?
Group Project Task #1
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBeginning, Ending, Structure |
| 10 pts | ||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis/Conceptual Thinking |
| 10 pts | ||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExternal Links |
| 10 pts | ||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePositionality |
| 10 pts | ||
Total Points: 40 |