Instructions
For this assignment, respond to one of the following options:

Option 1: Find a recent article (less than one month old) from a reputable news source concerning a Free and Fair Trade issue between at least two countries.

• Summarize the article.
• What is the issue?
• Explain why this issue is important to the global community.
• What outside influences might help change this issue?
• What is your opinion?

Option 2: Find a recent article (less than one month old) from a reputable news source concerning a proposed budgetary change.

• Summarize the article.
• What is the issue?
• Explain who benefits most from the change?
• Who might be negatively affected by this change?
• What is your opinion?

Writing Requirements (APA format). Refer to the APA manual.

• Length: 3 full pages (not including the title or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double-Spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title and Reference page required
• APA cite article with link
• Scan copy of article required

 Grading 

 5.0 pts

The student uses a relevant and timely newspaper article.

 25.0 pts

The student describes the main points clearly.

 25.0 pts

The student identifies how the issue relates to the nations involved in the global community accurately and in detail. OR The student identifies who benefits and who is affected negatively the most with accuracy and in detail.

 15.0 pts

The student accurately evaluates the source

 10.0 pts

The student provides an opinion based on solid evidence and reasoning.

 15.0 pts

The student presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).