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Review the Final Project Overview and Timeline and Critical Analysis Forms, and the University Library
Use the Final Project Overview and Timeline as a guide to complete the Critical Analysis Forms.
Submitthe Critical Analysis Forms document to your instructor.
Final Project Resource List
CRT 205
Topic One: Patriotism
Source 1: American Patriotism is Alive and Well
Source Citation:
Krebs, Jeanette. “American Patriotism Is Alive and Well.” Patriotism. Ed. Sylvia Engdahl. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. Current Controversies. Rpt. from “Patriotism Is Alive and Well—If We Let It.” Patriot-News 10 July 2010. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 May 2012.
Gale Document Number: GALE|EJ3010752218
Source 2: Patriotism is Love of Country
Source Citation:
Sparks, Ron. “Patriotism Is Love of Country, Not of Government or Its Policies.” Patriotism. Ed. Sylvia Engdahl. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. Current Controversies. Rpt. from “Blind Patriotism Is Rampant.” Binarybiker.com. 2010. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 May 2012.
Gale Document Number: GALE|EJ3010752209
Topic Two: Identity Theft
Source 1: Identify Theft is a Serious Problem
Source Citation:
Swecker, Chris. “Identity Theft Is a Serious Problem.” Cyber Crime. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from “Statement of Chris Swecker, assistant director, Criminal Investigative Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation.” 2005. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 May 2012.
Gale Document Number: GALE|EJ3010570206
Source 2: Internet Use Increases the Risk of Identity Theft
Source Citation:
Mann, Joseph. “Internet Use Increases the Risk of Identity Theft.” Does the Internet Increase the Risk of Crime? Ed. Lisa Yount. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2006. At Issue. Rpt. from “Thieves Use Many Ways to Obtain Personal Data.” Los Angeles Times 19 Mar. 2004: C-1. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 May 2012.
Gale Document Number: GALE|EJ3010367209
Topic Three: Health Care
Source 1: Health Care Reform is a Disaster for All Americans
Source Citation:
Ferrara, Peter. “Health Care Reform Is a Disaster for All Americans.” The Uninsured. Ed. Debra A. Miller. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. Current Controversies. Rpt. from “The Right Prescription: The Obamacare Disaster.” American Spectator (18 Aug. 2010). Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 May 2012.
Gale Document Number: GALE|EJ3010763231
Source 2: Treating Health Care as a Human Right Would Increase Health Care Costs
Source Citation:
Boudreaux, Donald J. “Treating Health Care as a Human Right Would Increase Health Care Costs.” Universal Health Care. Ed. Susan C. Hunnicutt. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from “The Way to Better, Cheaper Healthcare: Don’t Make It a Human Right.” Christian Science Monitor (17 Oct. 2006). Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 May 2012.
Gale Document Number: GALE|EJ3010668215
ASSIGNMENT TIPS:
**Pay close attention to the final project tips document. This project is NOT a paper. Use the template provided. Points will be deducted for not using the provided template.
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