Thursday, May 26, 2011

Loaded Words and Your Issue

Section 5 of your report requires you to:
(1) Explain how those on different sides of the issue talk about the issue differently.
(2) Identify loaded words and phrases used by each of the groups.
(3) Explain how this use of loaded words affects the dialogue between the two groups.

A color coded sample Section 5 is here (click link).

Steps to Write Section 5 include:
1. Brainstorm loaded words relating to your topic.  Indicate whether each has a positive or negative connotation.  + / -
2. Use Google News, Procon.org and Issues and Controversies to locate articles about your topic.
3. Skim the articles for loaded words and add them to your list.  You should have 10 words/phrases or more.

4. Write a draft of this section.
5. Double-check your draft with the rubric and checklist.

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