Government 2306: Texas Government Writing Assignment # 2
  PROMPT

Write an editorial on a hot button, Texas public policy issue (an issue that you did not write about in your Writing Assignment #1) that impacts the general population of Texas. In your editorial, you will want to 1) identify and explain your position on this issue, 2) provide some brief context or background on this issue, and 3) identify and discuss specific actions you want the people of Texas as well as the government of Texas to take regarding this issue,
specific actions that you believe will address this issue. (SR/PR/CM)
ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS

Write at least 500 words of text (not counting your works cited or reference page)
Adhere to academic-style writing, structure, grammar, and punctuation rules
Must incorporate into your editorial at least two (2) supportive sources
Be sure to use appropriate in-text citations
Be sure to include a properly formatted Reference or Works Cited page
See the Writing Assignment #2 Grading Rubric for additional assignment expectations
Consult the Grading Breakdown checklist from Writing Assignment #2 for guidance
PURPOSE
To improve your Communication skills
To stimulate your sense of Social Responsibility
To enhance your understanding of Personal Responsibility
To practice critical and analytical reading and thinking skills
To practice the process of research

AUDIENCE
Academicmembers of your GOVT 2306 class

LENGTH AND FORMAT
At least 500 words (not counting your Reference or Works Cited page). A significant number of points will be deducted from your papers grade if it falls short of 500 words.

No more than 20% of your writing assignments text should be directly quoted material.