Describe how creative thinking and critical thinking are applied to daily situations

EN3220ProjectPROJECT: WRITING A RESEARCH PAPERProject Introduction:In the course project, students will write an 8- to 10-page research paper on their chosen positionstatement. These pages do not include the cover page, reference page, and table of contents page.Students are expected to choose a problem, justify their choice, analyze and explain three solutions for theproblem, and reflect on how they will use critical and creative thinking to write this paper and find solutionsto this problem.Course Learning Objectives Tested:1. Describe how creative thinking and critical thinking are applied to daily situations.2. Evaluate the critical elements of a source document.3. Critically analyze and summarize complex documents.4. Participate in a collaborative writing process.5. Synthesize information from multiple source documents.6. Use primary and secondary research sources to support analysis.7. Apply creative thinking to propose a set of solutions to a problem.8. Apply critical thinking to select a viable and innovative solution to a problem or issue.9. Create a research document intended to persuade an audience to support a position on an issueor a solution to a problem.10. Critically evaluate peers’ work with respect to a standard rubric.PROJECT SUBMISSION PLANProjectPartProject PartAssessment Preparation Checklist:The project rubric will1To prepare for this assessment:be used to evaluate thisDescription/Requirements of Project PartRead Chapter 7, pp. 125–133 The Art of Thinking: A Guideto Critical and Creative Thought.1Go through the lessons of Modules 1, 2, and 3 and writeEvaluation Criteriaassessment.EN3220ProjectProjectPartDescription/Requirements of Project Partdown any points that catch your attention.Brainstorm some ideas for what problem you want todiscuss.Write down what your thoughts on the chosen issue are.Make these as clear and direct as possible. Then, note atleast 3–5 reasons why you hold this position. Choose thestrongest three reasons to write about in the finishedassignment.Make an outline to help you stay organized when writingthis assignment.Title: Making a Position StatementOne of the first steps in writing a long research paper is taking astand on an issue or problem. Of course, it is true that in a purelyinformative paper, you will want to present both sides of an issueequally. In a persuasive paper, however, like this position paper forProject Part 1, you need to choose one side of an issue or problemand persuade the reader that your position is the best one.In Project Part 1, you will articulate a position on the problem thatyou have been exploring since Module 2 or another topic off thelist provided below:Health, Food, and Global issuesoAre there risks with genetically engineered foods?oIs there a connection between poverty and obesity?oIs it socially responsible to market unhealthy food tochildren?oObesity—genetic, environmental, emotional, or totallyavoidable?2Evaluation CriteriaEN3220ProjectProjectPartDescription/Requirements of Project PartoFood-borne illnesses/poisoning—how do we protectourselves?oChemical pesticides—effect on our foods, our bodies.oAgricultural pollution—should we be concerned?oFossil fuels and global warming—is this really dangerous?What can be done to improve the situation?oGlobal food crisis—why are some not getting food? Whatcan be done to improve the situation?oAnimal rights/animal abuse—what place do animals have inour society?oForeign aid—should the USA assist foreign countriesfinancially or with food/commodities/medicine/medicalcare before they help their own?oShould society view addiction as a disease?oDrug rehabilitation programs in prisonsoShould society be more or less sympathetic to drug addicts?Why?oShould cigarette smoking be banned?Crime and PunishmentoWhat are the best ways to address domestic violence?oAre there solutions for addressing gang violence?oGraffiti—when is it art?oJuvenile crime—should parents be held responsible?oPrisoners’ rights—should they have any?oCybercrimes—how deep do cybercrimes run? How shouldone be cautious? Are there enough punishments for cyberstalkers?o3Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?Evaluation CriteriaEN3220ProjectProjectPartDescription/Requirements of Project PartTechnologyoAre cell phones dangerous?oThe future of the Internet—are the experts right? Shouldwe be worried?oPlagiarism and images—what constitutes responsible use orwords and images?oAre social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace badfor those who use them?oThe death of the American newspaper and/or magazines—is this something to mourn?oDoes technology make life unnecessarily difficult? Howmuch is too much?Ideas and GovernmentoHow has the American Dream changed in the last 60 years(for better or for worse—take a side)?oFree speech—is it really free?oIs torture ever acceptable?oDo we have a throw-away society?oWho should help the homeless?oWhat should we do about the national debt?oIs anarchy good in theory?oUSA’s role as world’s police—does this role exist? Is itworking? Is it just?oThe image of the USA has become negative. Do you agreewith this statement?Entertainment, Sports, Art, and CultureoMale-bashing on TV—are the roles in series such as King ofQueens, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and others accurateportrayals of the man of the 21st century?4Evaluation CriteriaEN3220ProjectProjectPartDescription/Requirements of Project PartoEffects of the glorification of sex, violence, machismo,manipulation, or feminism. Narrow this down and focus ona genre of films or an HBO or Showtime miniseries.oDownloading music or movies from the Internet—whenand where does it become illegal?ooShould there be federal funding for the arts?oShould the racing industry be forced to use biofuels?oTattoos or body piercings—cultural and ethnic issuesRecreational hunting—a necessity or an ethical issue?Family, Values, and WorkoShould men get paternity leave from work?oShould there be a reduction in the marketing of violenttoys, games, and entertainment to children?oAre beauty pageants exploitative? Should parents pressuretheir kids to participate?oDrug testing at workoUnfair policies/practices of a specific companyoSexual harassment in the workplace—is enough beingdone?In this four-paragraph paper of about 700 to 900 words you mustinclude the following:1. An APA formatted title page2. A one-paragraph introduction that gives some context orbackground about the issue. First paragraph—introduction—should consist of your thesis, where youstate your position as well as mention the three reasonsthat you have this viewpoint3. Your reasons in at least one paragraph—for a total of threeparagraphs here. You do not need to use sources for this5Evaluation CriteriaEN3220ProjectProjectPartDescription/Requirements of Project PartEvaluation Criteriapaper; and your support should be based on your ownreasoning, not sources4. A conclusionSubmission RequirementsFormat: Microsoft WordFont: Arial, 12, double-spacedCitation Style: APADue: Module 3Grading Weight: 15%Project PartAssessment Preparation Checklist:The project rubric will2To prepare for this assessment:be used to evaluate thisFor Section 1, read Chapter 15, pp. 251–259 in The Art ofThinking: A Guide to Critical and Creative Thought.Participate in the Module 6 discussion.For Section 2, read Chapter 10, pp. 183–187 in The Art ofThinking: A Guide to Critical and CreativeGo through the lessons of Modules 4, 5, and 6. Write downany points that caught your attention.Title: Final Draft—A Research DocumentThere are two sections in this project:Section 1: Drafting the Final PaperSection 2: Final DraftIn Section 1, you will build off some of the assignments you havedone until Module 4, connect them, and put them into coherent6assessment.EN3220ProjectProjectPartDescription/Requirements of Project Partessay form based on the topics that you have explored. You shoulduse the following subject headings to help organize your paper:1. APA title page2. Introduction with thesis (position statement) and detaileddescription of problem3. Definitions of all relevant terms for
argument4. Opposition summary in 2–3 paragraphs5. Support for position with examples and explanation in 3–6paragraphs or 1–2 paragraphs for each of your reasons forthe position.6. Analysis and explanation of three solutions7. Detailed description of best solution8. Reflection of how you used critical and creative thinking towrite this paper and find solutions to this problem. Pleaseavoid using first person while writing this paper.9. Conclusion10. Cite a minimum of three sources to support your positionand solutions.This research paper would be 6–8 pages long.After your final draft is ready. Share it for peer review in Module 5.In Section 2, implement the review comments provided by thepeers and make necessary edits, revisions, and additions beforesubmitting it to instructor for review.Submission RequirementsFormat: Microsoft Word (8 to 10 pages)Font: Arial, 12, double-spacedCitation Style: APA7Evaluation CriteriaEN3220ProjectProjectPartDescription/Requirements of Project PartDue:Section 1: Module 5Section 2: Module 6Grading Weight: 15%8Evaluation Criteria