Week 3 Discussion - First, visit Explore: National Review 

Week 3 DB

Discussion Board

First, visit Explore: National Review located in the Learn items for Module 3: Week 3. This is a leading conservative magazine and articles are written from various points on the conservative spectrum. Occasionally, it may disagree with a point on the lecture outline of liberal and conservative views. Select an article to review. You may select an article from Explore: Real Clear Politics (located in the Learn items for Module 3: Week 3). Select an article that is at least 800 words. The article may not be more than six months old. Provide the author, title, and complete URL address of the article.

Second, review the Learn items on conservatism and liberalism. You must refer to the Learn items to receive full credit.

Third, identify the key themes of the article. Compare these with what you have learned about conservatism and liberalism in the Watch items.

· What conservative ideas are expressed in the article?

· Why do you call them conservative?

· What liberal ideas are expressed in the article?

· Why do you call them liberal?

Fourth, your thread must consist of 2 paragraphs.

· In the first paragraph, summarize the content of the article and identify the thesis.

· In the second paragraph, give the analysis, explaining why the article should be considered conservative or liberal based on the presentations.

Remember: Do not simply summarize the article. Instead, analyze its main ideas. Demonstrate that you can apply the conceptual material provided in the Learn items to actual writings you might encounter outside of this course.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/