Week 6 Case Study

 

Listed below are topics I would like you to discuss. Refer to the reading material, weekly materials, and/or the school library when researching the topics for this Discussion Forum.  Put your writing into your own words, do not copy directly from the source. If you incorporate external resources, be sure to cite them properly.  Lastly, review how to paraphrase and quote resources before you begin posting.

 

Senator Feingold Addresses committee hearing concerning Patriot Act  – Discuss the main argument by Senator Feingold before the Senate Committee hearing.  Do you agree with the argument made by Feingold or do you agree with dissenting arguments made by other senators? Are Feingold’s suspicions about the use of FISA courts valid?

 

Resources:

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/27/AR2006062700141_pf.html

 

https://www.vox.com/2015/6/2/8701499/patriot-act-explain

 

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-109shrg24293/html/CHRG-109shrg24293.htm

 

https://www.justice.gov/archive/ll/what_is_the_patriot_act.pdf

 

Senator Feingold Transcript: Attached

 

Case Study Rubric (Wk2 and Wk6)

 

30 points

 

20 points

 

Word count

 

The case study was at least 300 words.

 

The case study was between 250-300 words.

 

Content

 

Opinion points were well developed with substantial, relevant supporting details that demonstrated critical thinking. Includes facts that are important to the analysis and conclusion. The opinion is concise, and the reader has all necessary information.

 

Opinion points were apparent with some supporting details provided that demonstrated some critical thinking.

 

Includes factual inferences that are not supported. Lacks a sophisticated tone, but is readable and understandable.

 

20 points

 

10 points

 

APA Style

 

Uses APA formatting accurately and consistently.

 

Uses APA formatting/style with only a few minor, infrequent errors.

 

Mechanics, Grammar, and Proofing

 

Virtually free of mechanical, grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

 

Occasional minor errors do not distract the reader.

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