• Make it interesting to you: keep your writing brief and structured (do not use fillers) and tell what you think you would be interested in hearing from others.
• Make it easy to find: label your products with your name, the assignment number and date, and page numbers (if needed).
• Make it easy to read: type all text using word processing.
• Make it easy to understand: explain your logic when making an assertion. State your conclusions where appropriate. Do not leave the reader guessing.
• Make it presentable: be prepared to share your work with the class.

Preparing for class discussion of the day:

• everyone will read the assigned textbook chapter(s);
• speakers of the day (who signed up) will also seek and read materials to complement the chapter and help them present to the class for discussion the key issues;
• everyone should be prepared to discuss in class the text book readings and the class presentations.

Presenters should:

• distribute to the class the list of their readings, briefly annotated (a paragraph per entry);
• enhance their presentations, whenever possible, with examples form current newspaper or magazine articles when applicable;
• hand in their presentation notes in electronic format; can use any means for enhancing their presentation, such as P-Point, which can be accommodated by the classroom and the College technology; for any special needs (laptop in classroom, etc.) please make the request to Rose Cutler a week in advance.

BOOK REVIEW

the author's main argument, thesis or purpose
the evidence the author uses to support his or her argument
whether you find this evidence and argument convincing - why or why not
r compare/contrast the work with class readings and discussion and any other relevant literature with which you are familiar.

VALUES ANALYSIS

1. identify the significant stakeholders in the policy issue (including any government agencies involved) and their role;
2. describe/discuss these stakeholders' political, economic or organizational interests, the positions they are taking, and the ways in which they frame their positions in the policy debate;
3. identify the ethical stances or values espoused by stakeholders and discuss how these shape their positions (why it makes sense that they would hold certain positions because of their ethics or values) as well as how they serve their interests.

RISK ANALYSIS

1. what types of risks are associated with it;
2. how these risks are typically assessed, by whom;
3. how the assessed risks compare to their perception by the public, and why;
4. what are the consequences of any discrepancies between perceived and calculated risks;
5. What could be done, by whom, to reduce these discrepancies.