Students select a New York Times editorial and write an essay that summarizes the author’s argument, analyzes its connection to a relevant chapter from Controversies in Science and Technology, and constructs a counterargument using at least two credible sources. The essay must explore differing stakeholder perspectives, values, and worldviews, and evaluate the credibility of sources used. The purpose of this assignment is to think more deeply about the conflicting values and worldviews that underlay controversies pertaining to ecosystem management, and to examine possibilities for bringing together opposing sides through a focus on shared values.
Assignment File
Course
STSO 140 Science, Technology, and Values
Campus
Henrietta
Outcome
Communication: Express oneself effectively in common college-level written forms, Critical Thinking: Analyze or construct arguments considering their premises, assumptions, contexts, conclusions, and anticipating counterarguments, and Ethical: Identify contemporary ethical questions and relevant positions
Method
Essay
Characteristics and Proficiencies
Experiential, Reflection, and Writing Intensive