Monday, April 28, 2014

Midterm Questions



Directions

Choose one of the topics below. Brainstorm and plan your argument, two or three main supporting ideas, and write. This essay should be at least 600 words.

Remember the parts of a strong argumentative essay: a short intro that presents the issue and segues into an explicit thesis, several separate body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence/supporting claim, and a brief conclusion leaving the reader with a closing thought or two. Of course, refer frequently—via summaries, paraphrases, and limited direct quotation —to Climate Casino and The Shock Doctrine, as well as other course texts, if possible.

The last ten to fifteen minutes should be devoted to carefully proofreading. Good luck!

1. How can climate change be understood as an economic issue? How is it related to the values or ideas we associate with capitalism, economy, or finance?

2. What are the biggest risks associated with climate change, and how can people minimize those risks?

3. Who and/or what is really causing climate change, and who should lead the response?

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