Description
This midterm paper is max 1200 words long, again typed and with all the requirements from the other response papers. It is due November 12 by 9:30 am (before class).
Topic:
Compare and contrast the visions of the US offered during opening and closing nights of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in August 2020. Compare main “themes” that were highlighted by nominees Trump and Biden such as “strength,” “unity,” “care,” “diversity” and any other relevant themes.
Note: for the response papers, the assignment is 1) to describe the issue as presented in the structuring question (s); 2) explain the implications for the US governmental system, 3) support your claims with evidence and language. An excellent paper will do the following: 1) present a clear description of the issue; 2) develop the ideas in logical ways where the reader can see the connections; 3) uses evidence to back up claims; 4) makes no errors in grammar, spelling or sentence structure.
The word count does not include sources. For the midterm paper, two additional sources from outside class are required.
