1. Submission 3 March 4, 2013

2. Opportunities to discuss course content Today 10-2 Tuesday 11-2

3. On Wednesday, you will select dates for your first oral presentation

4. CLEARLY STATED LEARNING OUTCOMES

5. Submission II Outcomes Define an appropriate and current problem that is being actively discussed by real decision makers at a specific level of government. Identify the stakeholders or major players in the controversy; Identify the opposing positions held by these parties regarding how to solve the problem Identify the issues associated with the controversy, the arguments made by stakeholders, and the plans each side is making to ensure their position is the one enacted

6. Submission 3 Outcomes Identify the issues associated with the controversy, the arguments made by stakeholders, and the plans each side is making to ensure their position is the one enacted; Evaluate the argumentation of each position, including an analysis of logic and evidence; Evaluate each position from the perspective of moral reasoning, including an analysis of values, obligations, consequences, and normative principles;

7. SUBMISSION 2 What it Entails

8. THREE SECTIONS 1.Introduction to social problem 2.Background/history/ current policy 3.In-depth presentation of the sides

9. INTRODUCTION (approximately 3-4 pages) Introduction Social problem – Significance – Statistics – Targets Definitions (as needed) Brief overview of the controversy Conclude with normative question

10. Your introduction should scare the reader by convincing him/her that the fate of the world depends on solving this problem

11. BACKGROUND/HISTORY (Approximately 5 pages) Goal: historical context to understand current controversy Starting place: it should be far back enough to describe the modern dilemma Ending point: Most recent events

12. Who are the Stakeholders? Identify the General Stakeholders Identify the Specific Stakeholders – Tell me why the group matters – Tell me what they value Conclude by identifying their major arguments on the solution

13. Section 3:What it Contains (4-5 Pages for Each Side) Stakeholders Arguments Issues Plans

14. MECHANICS Approximately 14-16 pages long (Minimum of 12) Works Cited Correct MLA form throughout Style – In accordance with Capstone guidelines – Polished, proofed DUE: In Class 3/8/2013 and on Blackboard by Midnight on 3/8/2013

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23. SUBMISSION THREE ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH TENTATIVE CONCLUSION

24. THREE SECTIONS Critical Thinking Moral Reasoning Tentative solution

25. Part I: CRITICAL THINKING: Analysis of argumentation and Evidence Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of each side’s body of argumentation – Each argument and related evidence – Evaluate the arguments presented in paper 2, not your own! Think of each major argument as a question needed to answer – Will Keystone XL pipeline reduce the price of oil? – Will the Dream act reduce illegal immigration?

26. How to identify a weak argument It is not supported by any legitimate decision maker It is supported with weak or old data Is it deceptive or fallacious

27. Decide Who wins the argument You may have between 3 and 6 arguments Which side’s argument is more substantial and complete

28. On Determining the “Winner” Make certain you review EACH MAJOR ARGUMENT you discussed in Submission 2 – Do not create new arguments, or leave important arguments on the table. Take a stand on who wins each argument and who has the overall stronger side

29. Example Regarding the issue of oil prices, the proponents argue…, while the opponents argue…. The proponents’ strength in terms of their argumentation is…Their weaknesses are… The opponents’ strengths are…Their weaknesses are…In summary, the (winning side) have stronger arguments regarding the issue of the price of oil.

30. MORAL REASONING Part II

31. MORAL REASONING Value-laden, i.e., ethical, perspective Based on Ruggiero method

32. Real Policymaking does not examine the moral reasoning model, but your Capstone Paper Must!

33. Moral reasoning requirements Obligations (of each side) Values (held by each side) Consequences (potentially coming from position) Foundational normative principles (supporting case) – Other normative principles (supporting case)

34. Moral Reasoning You did this in American Dilemmas Make certain you hit all the points The Handbook is good on this section

35. TENTATIVE SOLUTION PART III

36. TENTATIVE CONCLUSION Your answer to the thesis question You must take a stand, i.e., answer the question – Note reservations, if you have any Support your position

37. Support for your conclusion Critical Thinking perspective – Refer back to “strengths and weaknesses” analysis – Develop your own argumentation Moral reasoning perspective – Refer back to moral reasoning analysis – Develop your own moral reasoning Obligations, values, consequences Normative principles that support your conclusion

38. Creating your own solution I strongly advise against this With limited policy and political expertise, you are setting yourself up for failure Use something real.

39. TENTATIVE SOLUTION How you would solve the social problems identified in the beginning of the paper Options – Content will vary depending on your solution Accept the option in the thesis sentence Reject the option in the thesis sentence Or something else (that will never work, as it would be proposed if it did and be a real solution) Justifying your practical plan – Economic – Social – Political

40. The Tentative Solution will become your final solution for your final paper

41. Mechanics 6-8 pages long (estimate only) Critical thinking = 3 pages Moral reasoning = 3 pages solution = 1 pages Full Works Cited (at least 25 total sources) Writing = as perfect as you can make it MLA format = as perfect as possible

42. THE GOOD NEWS Due April 10th Course is downhill from there!