The purpose of this assignment is to assess your ability to critically analyze our media’s misinformation as you decide which candidate to vote for later this year in the presidential election. Assuming all media outlets have a bias, how do you decide what to believe as truth?
Address the below four items in a detailed essay of approximately 600 words. Each number below should be addressed thoughtfully and carefully in its own paragraph (approximately 150 words per paragraph).
1. Analysis: Identify the main issues relevant to your selection decision. Summarize all points relative to the issues and justify why each is relative.
2. Inquiry: Describe how critically questioning the main issues you identified above might aid in your quest for knowledge. Refer to your class textbook, course resources, and credible outside sources. Use in-text citations (MLA format) to cite any sources you use in your essay.
3. Evaluation: Evaluate each issue identified above. Discuss why each issue ought to be considered when deciding which candidate is best to lead our country. Your response should demonstrate in-depth understanding of each issue as well as concepts presented in class and found in your individual research. Your response should address both the issue, the solution, and the justification.
4. Synthesis: Discuss how you will decide and expect to cast your vote.