INT 902 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Deaf Culture, Ableism, Whistle Rymes

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An op-ed essay succinctly communicates a particular point of view for readers of a publication such as a magazine or newspaper. The term op-ed refers to an opinion essay that typically appears opposite the editorial page . Unlike other academic writing, this type of essay is intended for a broad audience and uses simple, accessible language rather than jargon or academese. For this assignment you are to work with your group to develop, prepare and present an op-ed essay on a specified controversial topic related to disability. A secondary dimension to this assignment is to comment on other group"s op-ed essays. You will be given the opportunity to indicate your interest in a particular topic, however, if the groups are not balanced in numbers the final group assignments will be made by the instructor. Groups will be assigned by the end of week four.