Instruction:
Paper should be 5 pages, double spaced, MLA citation, 12 point font with page numbers. This is an essay assignment, requiring an opening with a topic/thesis statement, introduction and conclusion as well as full referencing where required. Paper must be written in a professional manner, with an expectation that they have been thoroughly proofread to ensure appropriate style including correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. NO outside sources or references. You are NOT allowed to use generative artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, GPT-3, DALL-E and other similar AI tools to complete this assignment (it will detect on Turnitn if you use it and will be treated as a big problem. Don’t do it!
You MUST review Political Blind Date: “The Real History of Canada”, and the CBC news article on the removal of Sir John A. MacDonald statue in Kingston. Use these material and/or the text (ch.1-8) to substantiate your position
Provide an outline of the issue, reflecting on the title “The Real History of Canada”, the “players” background and beliefs, and the political role they have adopted (delegate, trustee, party member etc). Also, take a position on the issue: Is removing the statues simply in service of political correctness or is it an acknowledgement of colonialism that is necessary for reconciliation? Is this a municipal, provincial and/or federal matter?
Materials:
Political Blind Date: “The Real History of Canada” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJJGKLdjvvY
CBC news article on the removal of Sir John A. MacDonald statue in Kingston – https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/sir-john-a-macdonald-kingston-park-1.6070709
Rubic:
Understanding Development of key ideas
Demonstrates understanding of the issue and the relationship of the issue with the “players” involved
Ability to effectively summarize and articulate key points meaningfully
Reflection, Application, Organization, Evidence
Quality reflection and analysis with direct consideration of questions in the assignment supported with quality examples
Overall response organization including topic sentence, intro and conclusion
Effective use of materials I provided that demonstrate knowledge and application of content
Mechanics Scholarly Writing
Proofread, professional presentation and quality writing (error free in spelling, grammar)
Appropriate use and format for referencing
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