Write An Op-Ed intended for the Seattle Times
○ 650 words or less
○ Take a stance on The Local Food Initiative for King County
○ Weigh both sides of the argument
○ Come to a conclusion
Structure of the Op-Ed:
Exposition
○ Not opinion, but facts
○ Sets the stage/prepares the background for the argument
○ Reflect on what you have learned in class
Rebuttal/Support
○ Take a stance on the issue. Do you think it will be successful? Do you think that people will be negatively or positively affected?
○ Reflect on evidence provided by readings and lectures to support your argument
Conclusion
○ Summarize what you consider the best course of action
Criteria/Rubric (total 20 points):
Exposition: Summarize the background on the current issue
● What is the proposed initiative? (2pts)
● How does the proposed initiative influence the local food environment? (2pts)
● What are the current health disparities tied with this issue? (2pts)
Rebuttals/Conflict: *BULLET POINTS CAN BE USED IN THIS SECTION
● What is your opinion on implementing this initiative? (2 pts)
● Supply three statements that support your opinion. Use the information presented in class, either from lecture, guest speakers, or readings. If you oppose the initiative, please provide a solution you feel better tackles the issues (3 pts)
Conclusion
● Draft a brief conclusion that restates the current issue, the initiative proposed, and your supporting or opposing argument (6 pts)
● Include word count at bottom of page (1 pt)
Grammar, flow/organization, spelling, word count (2 pts)
● Mastery of grammar is shown. Paper flows and ideas are clear. Word limit is not exceeded
Please write the Op-Ed follow the above criteria.
Be sure to read the King county report carefully in order to answer the questions.
