Essay/ Whiteboard Animation on Public Schooling: Three Questions Explored

Essay/ Whiteboard animationYou are invited to either write a 1000-word essay or create a 5-minute whiteboard animation (that includes a submitted transcript of 300+ words) that references at least three disciplines to answer ONE of the questions below. Research for your paper should come from a range of reliable sources (5+ sources beyond required readings) 1.Is public schooling worth the investment? This question asks you to consider the cost and benefits of state-funded education to determine if its benefits outweigh the costs. Be sure to explain what schooling costs individuals and society and what each expects to gain from it. Be sure to explore this question from the perspective of multiple disciplines and through the lens of various stakeholders. Use evidence to support your claims. Bold your thesis and underline your premises. 2.Should education prioritize individual or social interests? This question invites you to consider where tension exists between the social goals of schooling and the educational needs of individuals. Explain which, in your opinion, should take precedence and why. Be sure to explore this question from the perspective of multiple disciplines and through the lens of various stakeholders. Use evidence to support your claims. Bold your thesis and underline your premises. 3.What should be the purpose of public education? This question asks you to explain what function public schooling should play in our society. Consider what it does well, how it could be improved, and the role it might play. Be sure to explore this question from the perspective of multiple disciplines and through the lens of various stakeholders. Use evidence to support your claims. Bold your thesis and underline your premises. Things to remember a.Indicate which question you are answering. b.Ensure that your thesis is a single sentence that is BOLDED. c.Make sure that each of your supporting arguments (premises) is a single sentence that is underlined. d.Properly cite all your evidence using in-text APA formatting. e.Include a list of references of all sources you used at the end of your piece. f.Your list of references does not count toward your word count. g.Font type must be professional (ex. Times New Roman, Helvetica). h.Font size should be between 11-12 pt. for the body of your assignment. i.A cover page is optional. Rubric54321Argument The argument presented clearly and convincingly answers the question posed. The overall argument is well structured and logical (avoids fallacies). Each premise (sub arguments) clearly support your central argument (thesis). Evidence There is sufficient evidence to support each claim made and demonstrate the impact of the issue on particular stakeholders. The evidence presented is accurate, convincing and verifiable (with embedded APA citations).Connection A clear position is taken in answering the question, clearly outlining contrasting perspectives. Differing disciplines interests (at least three) in the topic and supporting evidence is effectively integrated into the argument. The relevance of issue to clearly defined stakeholders is clearly demonstrated.Formatting: The essay/animation is clearly presented (good flow, use of transition, effective paragraphs/ structure), concise (avoids repetition & ambiguity) and well formatted (good sentence structure; use of spacing/ pauses; paragraphs//layout and font). Bibliography and citations are properly formatted (APA). /20 Tips for writing your essay 1.Answer the question  posed. Do more than simply describe the various positions held on a particular topic. Take and defend a position by developing an argument.2.Narrow your focus  as much as possible. When developing your thesis, make sure that it focuses on a speci fic aspect of the broader issue discussed. For example, if discussing the impact of COVID-19 on education, it is dif ficult to provide suf ficient depth for a discussion of mental health, funding and poverty. Likewise, it is better to the impact of the issue or phenomena you are discussing on one or two stakeholders (and go in-depth) rather than brie fly mentioning multiple stakeholders or its generalized importance. 3.Support your claims . Provide evidence (data, statistics, studies) that support the claims you are making. While personal experiences are meaningful, providing evidence from reputable sources demonstrates that the phenomenon is widespread.4.Be concise . Spend some time making sure you are not repetitive in your writing. This will help you stay within the word limit.5.Stay focussed  on the question being asked. While you may come across interesting ideas or facts while conducting research, take time to ensure each claim and all evidence provided work to answer the questions and support your central claim (thesis). It is best to be very explicit about how the claims you make and the evidence you present to your central argument.6.Guide your reader . The formatting of your essay is supposed to make your writing accessible. Avoid compound or run-on sentences. Use paragraphs to demarcate ideas and transition sentences to connect ideas both with each other and the overall argument. 7.Synthesize ideas.  Use direct quotes sparingly. Direct quotes should be used when the direct wording is dif ficult to summarise or explain or when the idea might be controversial, and a direct quote serves as ‘proof ’ that the author or speaker actually held that belief.8.Be realistic  in your suggestions. For example, it is tempting to propose general or vague solutions such as the need for “more resources”. Without speci fics as to the source of funding and acknowledgement that budgets are constrained among competing needs (e.g. health care, infrastructure, social services, etc.), any proposals appear unrealistic or untenable.  9.Proofread your final draft.  Give yourself enough time to allow yourself or someone else to proofread your work. This will help avoid grammatical errors or spelling mistakes that distract the reader.  10.Check your APA referencing . While some of you may choose to use online referencing tools, these are susceptible to error. Carefully review both your embedded citations and bibliography to ensure they are accurate.