For a Better World: The Debate Surrounding Aid Abroad
Both Sides of the Debate: Sources
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Source 1: A Long Way Gone
A gripping story of a child’s journey through hell and back.There may be as many as 300,000 child soldiers, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s, in more than fifty conflicts around the world. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them. He is one of the first to tell his story in his own words.
A gripping story of a child’s journey through hell and back.There may be as many as 300,000 child soldiers, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s, in more than fifty conflicts around the world. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them. He is one of the first to tell his story in his own words.
Source 2: "Anti-Humanitarian Aid"
In this article, the author lays out what is described as the moral case for ending assistance to dictatorships and lessening American involvement abroad.
In this article, the author lays out what is described as the moral case for ending assistance to dictatorships and lessening American involvement abroad.
Source 3: Elie Wiesel's Nobel Prize Speech
In this speech from renowned Holocaust survivor and humanitarian, Elie Wiesel, readers are introduced to a powerful moral argument to provide aid abroad in the face of human rights violations.
In this speech from renowned Holocaust survivor and humanitarian, Elie Wiesel, readers are introduced to a powerful moral argument to provide aid abroad in the face of human rights violations.
Source 4: "The Case Against Aid"
In this Q&A with author Linda Polman, the Boston Globe argues that the world’s humanitarian aid organizations may do more harm than good.
In this Q&A with author Linda Polman, the Boston Globe argues that the world’s humanitarian aid organizations may do more harm than good.
Source 5: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
A declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 as a result of the events in WWII, this document has served as a model for the rights of all the world's citizens abroad.
A declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 as a result of the events in WWII, this document has served as a model for the rights of all the world's citizens abroad.
Source 6: We Meant Well
In this shocking exposé of the reconstruction of post-Saddam Iraq, former State Department team leader Van Buren describes the tragicomedy that has been American efforts at nation building, marked by bizarre decisions and wrongheaded priorities.
In this shocking exposé of the reconstruction of post-Saddam Iraq, former State Department team leader Van Buren describes the tragicomedy that has been American efforts at nation building, marked by bizarre decisions and wrongheaded priorities.
Source 7: "Skepticism Over US Involvement in Foreign Conflict"
Citing various polls, the NYT reports on American attitudes toward foreign policy and analyzes the changes in data.
Citing various polls, the NYT reports on American attitudes toward foreign policy and analyzes the changes in data.
Argumentative Essay Assignment
Write an argumentative essay that recommends the position that you believe Americans should take on intervention abroad. Support your claim with evidence from the sources you have read and viewed. You do not need to use all the sources, only the ones that most effectively and credibly support your position and your consideration of the opposing point of view.
The most expertly written essay will:
Essay grading will be based on the following:
1. Statement of purpose / focus and organization: How well did you clearly state your claim on the topic, maintain your focus, and address the alternate and opposing claims? How well did your ideas logically flow from the introduction to conclusion using effective transitions? How well did you stay on topic throughout the report?
2. Elaboration of evidence: How well did you elaborate your arguments and discussion of counterarguments, citing evidence from your sources? How well did you effectively express ideas using precise language and vocabulary that were appropriate for the audience and purpose of your report?
3. Conventions: How well did you follow the rules of usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling?
Requirements:
The most expertly written essay will:
- contain a clear thesis statement arguing one side of the argument and outlining reasons
- thoroughly explain each reason outlined in the thesis statement with credible evidence
- acknowledge the opposing argument, and rationalizing its weakness
Essay grading will be based on the following:
1. Statement of purpose / focus and organization: How well did you clearly state your claim on the topic, maintain your focus, and address the alternate and opposing claims? How well did your ideas logically flow from the introduction to conclusion using effective transitions? How well did you stay on topic throughout the report?
2. Elaboration of evidence: How well did you elaborate your arguments and discussion of counterarguments, citing evidence from your sources? How well did you effectively express ideas using precise language and vocabulary that were appropriate for the audience and purpose of your report?
3. Conventions: How well did you follow the rules of usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling?
Requirements:
- 2-3 pages, double spaced
- 12 pt, Times New Roman
- In-text citations and Works Cited page (MLA Format)
- Third Person Point of View
- Titled and properly headed
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