PLCY 804
Discussion Assignment Instructions
Overview
In the field of federalism and intergovernmental relations, the Christian statesman should reason and make decisions about policy according to the Scripture, Christian morality, and the founding constitutional principles of limited government. Toward that end, the Discussion’s purpose is to develop some of those skills the Christian statesman needs as he reasons and takes a position on policies related to federalism and intergovernmental relations. To aid in that goal, each of the three Discussion Assignments focuses on taking a position (the “thesis”) with respect to the assigned question (the “prompt”) and defending that position. The content of these discussions will pertain to assessing both the theories of federalism, and the major changes that have taken place in the federal arrangement in modern times.
Instructions
You will participate in three Discussion Assignments. Each Discussion Assignment will have a minimum of four postings in Turabian Author-Date style consisting of one thread and three replies.
For the one thread–Compose a 1000-1250-word essay that cogently addresses and answers the prompt and post it by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. Provide at least three citations from the required course materials and one reference to Scripture.
For the three replies–Select three of your classmates’ threads, compose a 350-500-word reply to each thread you selected, and post your reply to that thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. Provide at least one citation from the required course materials. Each reply should interact with that student’s points as they relate to the prompt.
Guidelines
Consider the thread and replies as professional communications by the Christian statesman. As such, they should
avoid the repeating of information that was in earlier threads and replies.
provide substantive and well-reasoned arguments, not merely opinions.
demonstrate a mastery of the required course materials.
demonstrate care in the proper citation and referencing of sources.
relate points in the discussion to past readings, relevant personal experience, and principles (biblical, moral, and constitutional).
integrate the required scripture and citations into the discussion.
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