1.3 Giving Credit
Task:
Read this article, posted on the Nanaimo News Bulletin, an online newspaper. The article is written in the expository style: presenting both sides of the issue, without obvious bias. Identify one of the perspectives and explain its main idea or concern in a well-written paragraph of approximately 200 words.
- Use a quote to support your answer. Remember to include an MLA-style in-text citation, as well as a works cited below your paragraph.
- Your topic sentence should identify the title of the article, the author, and the selected perspective.
- Do not use first or second point of view (I or you).
Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.
Learning Target(s): Exemplary (6/6): The student recognizes perspective in the article and can explain its main idea or concern in a way that demonstrates depth of understanding. The supporting quotation is appropriate; it enhances the explanation. Quotes are seamlessly integrated. In text citations and the works cited list both adhere to MLA style and formatting.
Organization/Supporting Details: Exemplary (6/6): Structure is logical and cohesive and the writing as whole may appear effortless. Supporting details are specific and clearly contribute to the central idea and make insightful connections.
Estimated Allotted Time: 30 min
Submission:
This is where you will upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.
You will upload the file (.docx, .pdf, .png, .ppt, etc..) containing your assignment.
Name the file with your name and the title. eg. First name Last name Giving Credit
- Click Add submission.
- Upload the file containing your assignment under File submission.
- Click Save changes.
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