Respond to a High School Essay
Write an essay (at least 250 words) and tell me why you think people closest to your age group (18-24) have the worst record in voting of any age group. State your position (the reason why you think 18-24 year olds vote less than other age groups), and support it with evidence, examples and reasons. You will need to do some research to find evidence, but you should also think about it yourself, and use your experiences to help understand this issue.
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Points possible |
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Introduction (one paragraph) |
Begin with the percentage of voters 18-24 compared to other age groups. (You will need to do some research to find this.) Then state your position (what you think is the most important reason). |
5 points |
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Evidence (one paragraph) |
Explain at least one piece of evidence you find in your research that helps support your position. Be sure to document your sources. |
5 points |
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Evidence or examples (one paragraph) |
Explain another piece of evidence, or specific examples from your own observations or research, that help support your position. Be sure to document your source. |
5 points |
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Defend your position (one paragraph) |
Explain one piece of evidence or an example that seems to disprove your position, and why your position is still correct in spite of this. Be sure to document your sources. |
5 points |
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Conclusion (one paragraph) |
Sum up your argument, and suggest at least one thing that could be done to improve voting participation among 18-24 year olds. |
5 points |
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Works cited |
List all books and websites you used in researching this issue |
5 points |