Monday, February 9, 2009

Assignment #3

Please read and respond to the following article:
Trade-Offs in the Stimulus Package
By Madison Powers, CQ Guest Columnist
http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docid=news-000003023588

Hopefully within two-three paragraphs please answer these questions:
Please use your critical thinking skills

Consider the source and the audience
Who is writing the news item?Where did the item appear?
Why was it written?What au­dience is it directed toward?
What is the basic argument the author wants to make?
Please post the heading: Assignment#3 name (first initial last name)
Please post your comments on your class blog.Please ID yourself (not your nickname).
Due date:02-15-09 11:00pm