Worksheet

Worksheet Order Description 1. Research Question: (note: stakeholders must take at least two distinct positions on this question for it to work as your research question) Should Refugees be Accepted in the USA? 2. Social Problem(s) or Issues of Great Significance: What are the underlying social problems or issues that stakeholders care about in taking a position on this question? What, according to stakeholders, are the potential consequences should their position not be adopted? It is likely that stakeholders who disagree will emphasize difference social problems. Identify one most emphasized social problem for each side. Do not confuse social problems with arguments. 1. Position A Social Problem/Issue and statistic or documentation (if applicable) It is the humanity thing to do, accept all. 2. Position B Social Problem/Issue and statistic or documentation (if applicable) Accepting refugees is taking a risk in security to our country. 3. Position A Stakeholders: (parties who share a distinct position on your research question) General (use qualifiers): 1. 2. Specific: 1. 2. 4. Position A Arguments: (reasons for the position they take on your research question) l.) Argument 1: 2.) Argument 2: 5. Actual Examples of Position A Evidence: (hint: evidence is what SUPPORTS or proves an argument, including studies, interpretations, historical evidence, case studies, statistics, and expert testimony. Arguments are NOT evidence. Please provide the actual stat or evidence here from your research. l. Evidence and Source 2. Evidence and Source 3. Evidence and Source 6. Position A Values (i.e. free markets, human rights, self-reliance, security, equality, liberty) Stakeholder Values/Motivating Perspective or Philosophy a. b. c. 7. Position B Stakeholders: (parties who share a different position on your research question from holders of Position A) General (use qualifiers): 1. 2. Specific: 1. 2. 8. Position B Arguments: (reasons for the position they take on your research question) l.) Argument 1: 2.) Argument 2: 9. Actual Examples of Position B Evidence: (hint: evidence is what SUPPORTS or proves an argument, including studies, interpretations, historical evidence, case studies, statistics, and expert testimony. Arguments are NOT evidence. Please provide the actual stat or evidence here from your research. l. Evidence and Source 2. Evidence and Source 3. Evidence and Source 10. Position B Values (i.e. free markets, human rights, self-reliance, security, equality, liberty) Stakeholder Values/Motivating Perspective or Philosophy a. b. c. 15. Definitions and Explanations: If applicable, list a few specialized or technical terms, processes, policies, or regulations will you need to explain in Submission Two. Do not provide that info here though.