Assignment Topic:
Indonesia’s draconian new criminal code
At least 7 of the 9 items need to be academically or journalistically sound sources; the other 2 items can be a primary source (word of mouth, blog, social media).
First 9 Items: to begin your research process conduct a Literature Review for your topic – that is, what does research generally say about your topic?
– What are the commonly held beliefs on your topic?
Examine, review, and read through the items. Choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your research question. Research your position on your topic.
– What are the details of people’s arguments?
– What are the arguments of people who want to maintain the status quo?
– What is their evidence and logic? Are their feelings or emotions involved?
– How are you addressing those issues? – What are the specifics of each person’s arguments?
– What are the arguments of those who want to keep things as they are?
– What is their proof and logic? Are their emotions or feelings involved?
– How are you dealing with those issues?
– At the end of your Annotated Bibliography do a little doodling… (300 words minimum):
– What is your working thesis or question now?
– Why do people resist changing this situation?
Assessment of Common Beliefs (include at end of Doodling document): In at least 500 words, brainstorm about what the uninformed person thinks about your social justice issue.
– What don’t they realize about the subject that is surprising?
– Does the uninformed person realize what will happen if things don’t change?
– Explain your point in a way that might make sense to that person. What is the one, most rhetorically compelling argument? Explain.
