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This is a graded discussion: 30 points possible
due May 14
Discussion 1 9 9
Prompt:
What is the Treaty of Westphalia? Do you think it is relevant
today? How do you think it illuminates our understanding of the
ongoing war in Ukraine?
(You must address all parts of the prompt.)
Required material for this Discussion:
1. Book Chapters 1 and 2
2. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/20
22/02/05/its-not-time-engage-military-confrontationrussia/9247101002/
(https://www.jacksonville.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2022/02
/05/its-not-time-engage-military-confrontation-russia/9247101002/)
3. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/periscope/war-inukraine-kills-people-benefits-none/
(https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/periscope/war-in-ukrainekills-people-benefits-none/)
kills-people-benefits-none/)
Assignment Details:
Your initial posting should be two paragraphs long and 200-250 words
(10 more words fine), excluding citations and references. It should
present your compelling response to the above prompt and provide
strong evidence from the sources listed above to support your position.
You should then make at least one posting, 100-150 words, that engage
your peers’ ideas/arguments.
Part I: Initial Post worth 20 points
Write an original post (similar to a short essay) with at least two
paragraphs that include sources and proper APA or Chicago or MLA
citations and references.
*You must post the initial essay by Thursday. Penalty of 10% for
late initial posts.
Part II: Follow up posts worth 10 points
Write at least one substantive posts which must be a compelling
response to one of your peers’ (initial) posts. It MUST be a substantive
reply (remember, this is your opportunity to demonstrate your
understanding of the material and earn the highest grade possible).
Do not just write laudatory responses to your peers, challenge them
and their arguments….move the discussion forward
*No postings will be accepted after the deadline, Saturday, 11:59
PM.
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A Few Words of Advice…
Your argument should not be based on unfounded, preconceived
beliefs. Statements that start with or include “I believe that…” are only
valid to the extent that they are followed and supported by well-cited,
compelling evidence from reliable sources.
As with the other discussions in this class, your personal opinion on
the issue at hand does not matter for grading purposes. (Our
grading is not influenced by your political leanings). The point of this
discussion is to think about the (above) prompt and argue your point in
a thoughtful manner, using evidence to support your position and/or to
argue against your peers’ position(s).
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