Editorial response.

Analysis Paper
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Analysis Paper Assignment Guidelines and Rubric

Assignment Directions: You are required to submit a paper that analyzes and critiques an editorial/op-ed piece (e.g., newspaper or newsletter article, online blog) on Latinxs/Latinx families. While you are encouraged to focus on a topic covered in class, it is not a requirement.

Editorial and op-ed pieces are public mediums in which the purpose is to provide an opinion/argument about an issue from a particular point of view. Because of this, editorials/op-ed pieces have the potential of presenting a skewed narrative and spreading false information about a specific topic. As such, your goal with this paper is to weigh the overall character/claims of the editorial and write a critical analysis that uses empirical sources (research) to support your analysis—whether you agree or disagree with the article’s premise.

The critical analysis should include the following components:

The primary topic or topics discussed by the editorial
Summary of the argument(s) the author uses to support their opinion/thesis
Statistics and facts claimed by the author
Examination of the argument(s) set forth by the editorial

First, begin the analysis by introducing the editorial and the primary topic(s) being discussed in it. For example:

The editorial, “TITLE OF EDITORIAL” focuses on teenage pregnancy among the Latinx community.

Second, provide a summary of the argument(s) the editorial is making regarding the issue at hand. This section should include the main thesis of the editorial as well as any additional claims the writer is making that drives home the main point.

Third, report and analyze the facts and statistics used in the editorial. This section should include specific examples of certain statistics or facts stated in the editorial.

Fourth, examine the argument(s) set forth by the editorial. That is, weigh the overall character of the editorial by considering whether the statistics or claims stated in the article are legitimate, complete, or properly interpreted. Consider also whether the author of the editorial makes a persuasive case for their point of view. In this section, you are asked to develop your own point of view. Begin this section with a strong thesis statement such as, “The editorial concerning X is misguided on three essential points.” Give the reasons why you think the author’s argument is flawed or legitimate and present your own solution to the issue by incorporating at least 3 research resources (e.g., national reports, research articles) that support your claims/argument.

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Grading Rubric

_____ 5 full pages, double-spaced, 1-inch margins (3 points)

_____Include the title of the editorial, along with a description of the topic of focus (1 point)

_____Provide a summary of the argument the writer uses to support their opinions/thesis (5 points)

_____Provide an analysis of the facts and statistics used in the editorial. Provide at least 2 specific examples of certain statistics or facts. (10 points [5 points each])

______Provide an examination of the arguments and data presented by the editorial. Include at least 3 research sources from the lecture material, course readings, or outside sources to support your argument. You are expected to provide a full explanation of how the research findings from the sources are consistent or not with the claims made in the editorial (15 points [5 points per each resource])

____Include an APA-style reference list at the end of the paper (separate from the 5 pages) of all articles cited (follow how articles are cited in the syllabus, which are APA-style. You can also reference the following website for examples on how to cite journal articles and other resources in APA style: https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide) (3 points [1 point per required reference])

TOTAL POINTS: _______ out of 37 possible points (25% of total grade)

Rubric
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Some Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5 full pages, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
3.0 pts
>=5 pages
0.0 pts
< 5 pages
3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEditorial Description
Include the title of the editorial, along with a description of the topic of focus (1 point)
1.0 pts
Includes title, description, focus of editorial
0.0 pts
Information not provided
1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary
Provide a summary of the argument the writer uses to support their opinions/thesis (5 points)
5.0 pts
Summary of author’s argument
2.5 pts
Not enough detail provided
0.0 pts
No summary
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFacts and Statistics
Provide an analysis of the facts and statistics used in the editorial. Provide at least 2 specific examples of certain statistics or facts. (10 points [5 points each])
10.0 pts
Two examples of statistics of facts
5.0 pts
Only one example provided
0.0 pts
No Examples Provided
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExamination of arguments and data
Provide an examination of the arguments and data presented by the editorial. Include at least 3research sources from the lecture material, course readings, or outside sources to support your argument. You are expected to provide a full explanation of how the research findings from the sources are consistent or not with the claims made in the editorial (15points [5 points per each resource])
15.0 pts
3 research sources provided
10.0 pts
Only 2 resources
5.0 pts
Only 1 resource
0.0 pts
No Marks
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA references
Include an APA-style reference list at the end of the paper(separate from the 5 pages)of all articles cited (follow how articles are cited in the syllabus, which are APA-style. You can also reference the following website for examples on how to cite journal articles and other resources in APA style: https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guideLinks to an external site.) (3points [1 point per required reference])
3.0 pts
3 references correctly cited
2.0 pts
Only 2 references
1.0 pts
Only one reference
0.0 pts
No Marks
3.0 pts
Total Points: 37.0