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Assignment 1: LASA 2—Critiquing an Article
For this project, you will compose a researched response to
Peter Singer’s article “America’s Shame.” This assignment
allows you to assess and defend the reasonableness of personal
beliefs through critical assessment of Singer’s arguments and
the presentation of your own, original arguments on the subject.
Review the following:
Singer, P. (2009). America’s shame.
The
Chronicle of Higher Education, 55
(27), B6–B10. (EBSCO AN 37137370)
http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/2146430
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Develop a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation summarizing the
main points of the article. Keep in mind that while bullet points
are acceptable, complete sentences should be used throughout
the presentation.
Complete the following:
Describe the portions of Singer’s article you seek to
engage/critique.
Using the tools of evaluation you have learned throughout the
course, create an original argument to Singer’s article that
advances your own thesis in light of Singer’s argument. Clearly
state your argument position, using complete sentences to do so.
Remember the nature of the stance is not important; you can
agree or disagree with any point Singer makes within this
article. The important thing is you construct a stance that
clearly engages a portion of Singer’s text. Including properly
cited examples from the article is suggested.
Support your argument with the use of original research. Use at
least three credible, academic resources to support your

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positions. These should be sources other than Singer's
"America's Shame" article.
Develop an 8–10-slide presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint
format. Be sure to include two additional slides—one for the
title and the other for references. Apply APA standards to
citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt.
By
Saturday, May 25, 2013
, deliver your assignment to the
M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox
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Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Summarize portions of Singer’s article that you wish to
engage/critique.
40
Utilize tools of evaluation to create an original argument that
engages Singer’s text in a way that is productive and advances
your own thesis.
80
Apply research to engage Singer through the effective use of
supportive evidence.
120
Presentation Components:
Organization (16)
Style (8)
Usage and Mechanics (16)
APA Elements (20)
60
Total:
300
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completing this assignment—OR—to offer your assistance to
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