Political Parties Communications Discussion Questions

Political Parties Communications Discussion Questions

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Political Parties Communications Discussion Questions

Do most of us really know what each of the main party’s platform says or where each main party stands on the issues?  What about minor/3rd/independent parties?  Where do you side politically and how did you get those viewpoints?  It is time to find out.

The Questions :There are 3 steps below

1st step, answer the following: 

Define political socialization and explain how it impacts one’s political belief and values.

Include a discussion of what influenced you politically (examples may be family, parents, peers, teacher/school, event, where you grew up, etc.).

Do you have friends or family that hold the opposite beliefs from you?  If not, why not?

Do you have debates with this person(s), or do you only talk to people who agree with you?  If so, why?

2nd step, answer the following: 

Now take the I Side With Quiz (Links to an external site.).  Even if you are pretty sure of who you side with, it is fun (and required) to take because it will give you percentages of how much you agree with each party on certain issues and tell you which candidate is your best match.  No one is 100% anything.

Analyze and explain in your paper your top 2 results. Did the top 2 results surprise you and why or why not?

• Analyze and explain your bottom result. Did this result surprise you and why or why not?
• Connect these results with the concept of political socialization from step one. For example, based on your answer to step one, did your results make sense or do you feel you learned something more about where you stand by analyzing the party issues in more depth?
• Why is important to research the parties, candidates, issues, etc?
• Step 3, answer the following: 

Pew research indicated that two thirds of U.S. adults say they have seen the news sources they look at, report facts that are biased and lack fact checking.  They also show that both Democrats and Republicans each expect fake news to target their own parties.  That seems like a problem for us all.  For the last section of your paper review the articles and answer the questions below:

Discuss how you believe news and social media have impacted how you view political parties and your vote.

What type of reporting or information would you like to see to help you as a voter choose a candidate, or party, or evaluate the issues?

Should there be standards or accountability for news and social media outlets in reporting on politics and government?  Who should set these standards, companies, state government, federal government and why?

NOTE:  You will need to include all 3 steps and answers to all of the questions above

The rules:  Remember, this needs to be at least one and a half pages of solid,.   papers  should be at least 2 pages.  Have some fun with it.  No cussing or slang, use proper grammar and proof-read before sending, use the spell-checker, do not end a sentence with a question mark (you are supposed to answer questions, not ask them), etc.

Do not put a heading at the top of your paper, as it does not count towards your page minimum.    If you have a title you want to put up there then please do, but then start writing.

must be double-spaced, with normal margins and a 12-point font.

Part 2:

First, you need to take the literacy test:    Download Accessible word document of 1964 test available.  Seriously, please take it. Be honest. This is an ACTUAL literacy test that was used in Louisiana in 1964. When you take it, set a timer on your phone for 10 minutes. You had only 10 minutes to take it and to pass it, you had to get ALL of the questions correct.

• Let’s see what you think!
• The Questions:
• After taking the literacy test and watching the video, please answer the following questions.
• How did you feel when taking the test?

2. Do you think that test proved you were literate or was it just another way to stop certain people from voting?
3. Which question bothered you the most and why?
4. Did this exercise change how you feel about voting? Why or why not?
5.  Voter turnout is typically low.  How can we increase voter participation?  Give at least 2 examples.
6.  There has been a lot of concern and discussion surrounding secure elections.  How do you feel about voter ID’s, mail in voting, and online voting?

Political Parties Communications Discussion Questions

RUBRIC
Excellent Quality 95-100%	Introduction 45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.		Literature Support 91-84  points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.			Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score 50-85%	40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.		83-76  points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.			52-49  points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality 0-45%	37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.		75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.			48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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