Please follow the guideline and structure given in the file below

Viewpoint One, Viewpoint Two, & Personal Viewpoint MUST BE POSTED AS ONE ATTACHMENT: , xls, pdf

NO TEXT ATTACHMENTS!

Research (2) two different viewpoints on the same Breaking News Topic from two different Cable News Media including:

CNN, MSNBC, FOX or from two different news articles.

* Take bullet notes 2 – 4 ideas from each News Source contrasting viewpoints.

* Use notes to write 2 separate paragraphs (ea/ par. 10 sentences in length) contrasting two different viewpoints expressed on the TV or Cable News sources or print media articles. You may type directly into Text Entry or Copy & Paste all three paragraphs from a Word Document into the Text Box.

* NO ATTACHMENTS

* Avoid use of say, said, says, shows & use of “I.”

* NO QUOTES!

* Use academic toned words:

examines, suggests, argues, indicates, demonstrates, points out, explores, conveys

* Use Transition such as: Similarly, In contrast, Furthermore, In addition, Thus, Therefore.

Writing Structure Model – Use the following model to write (2) separate 8 sentence paragraphs summarizing the different viewpoints expressed by the two News Sources.

Start each sentence on a new line and number as shown for greater clarity.

Viewpoint One

1. Name TV/Cable News Program OR “Title of Print Article” examines the timely topic of ……… …………………

2. Free Write key ideas presented in the report or discussion.

3. Free Write key ideas presented in the report or discussion

4. Free Write key ideas presented in the report or discussion

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10. One might conclude that ………………………………SKIP 2 SPACES (CNN). or (“Title Article”).

Contrasting Viewpoint Two

1. In contrast Name Cable News or “Title of Print Article” argues……………….

2. Free Write key ideas presented in the report or discussion.

3. Free Write key ideas presented in the report or discussion

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10. One might conclude that ………………………………SKIP 2 SPACES (CNN). or (“Title Article”).

Personal Viewpoint

1. From a personal perspective, I believe that…………………………………..

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10. One should conclude that ………………………………