CHECKLIST FOR ISSUES PAPERS

I. Summary Paragraph

Do you understand the issue and have you considered both sides? 1 point

II. Clearly Stated Position

A clearly stated yes or no. 1 point

III. Logical Argument

Does what you are saying make any sense? Will someone else be able to read this and say, yes, that makes sense and I see the connection between this and that and why it leads to this conclusion? 3 points

IV. Use of Examples

Do you quote the authors, and/or make reference to what they say? Do you bring examples from class? For example, Friedman is correct because this leads to the efficient allocation of resources. 2 points

V. Closing Paragraph

Did you wrap things up or leave things hanging? You must have some closure! 1 point

VI. Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation

Use the spell check!!! Watch your tenses. Use correct punctuation and check for fragments and run-on sentences. 2 points