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Step 1: Choose one of the following American ideals.
democracy
liberty
equality
justice
freedom
opportunity
Step 2: Identify an article (no older than 6 months) that covers a current event related to your American ideal. This article should be from a reputable news source that publishes well-written and well-researched news.
One tip for finding a current event is to choose a reputable news source and visit their website to see recent articles on relevant topics. Another method is to visit online libraries and look at the 10 news and politics e-magazines available.
Step 3: Write a statement summarizing the current event and how it relates to your chosen American ideal. Provide 2 examples that illustrate the connection.
Step 4: Include an article link in a source list following Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) format.
Refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course for details on what your citation should look like.
SAMPLE:
Student Name
American Ideal:
Analysis about the current event and how it relates to your chosen American ideal. Provide 2 examples.
Article citation.