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Google: New York Times + Room for Debate. Choose one of the topics being debated that interests you. Make sure to understand the argument then choose a side. Research TWO other articles that you can use to defend your position or opposite to your position or both. Write a synthesis paragraph defending your position or countering the opposing side. You MUST use ALL THREE sources.
- Link all articles or websites used - Summarize the argument - Write your position argument or counterargument A weekly feature of The New York Times Magazine is a column by Randy Cohen called “The Ethicist," in which people raise ethical questions to which Cohen provides answers. The question below is from the column that appeared on April 4, 2003.
At my high school, various clubs and organizations sponsor charity drives, asking students to bring in money, food, and clothing. Some teachers offer bonus points on tests and final averages as incentives to participate. Some parents believe that this sends a morally wrong message, undermining the value of charity as a selfless act. Is the exchange of donations for grades O.K. ? The practice of offering incentives for charitable acts is widespread, from school projects to fund drives by organizations such as public television stations, to federal income tax deductions for contributions to charities. In a well-written paragraph, develop a position on the ethics of offering incentives for charitable acts. Support your position with evidence from your reading, observation, and/or experience. You MUST have: - A clear thesis statement - A clear and concise line of reasoning - Evidence with commentary - Use key vocabulary or synonyms multiple times - Closing setence that ties back to line of reasoning and thesis statement |
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