Title: Crafting Effective Op-Eds: From Policy Problems to Solutions
Attendance:
– Number of students mentioned absent: Not specified
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to Op-Ed Assignment
– Explanation of the op-ed assignment and its purpose
– Extension granted for op-ed submission (due Sunday night instead of Saturday morning)
2. Policy Problem and Solution Brainstorming
– Students reviewed their chosen policy problems and potential solutions
– Brief sharing of policy problems and solutions among students
3. Developing a Narrative Arc for Op-Eds
– Discussion on the importance of narrative arc in op-eds
– Encouragement to use emotional and visualization elements
4. Analyzing Existing Op-Eds
– Students tasked with finding and analyzing op-eds on similar topics
– Emphasis on identifying narrative tone and thematic elements in op-eds
– Highlighting the use of empirical evidence and personal anecdotes
5. Structuring Op-Eds
– Guidance on structuring the op-ed with context, solution, justification, and counterarguments
– Strategy for addressing counterarguments with realistic refutations
Actionable Items:
– Students to outline body paragraphs for their op-eds, including purpose and evidence
– Individual meetings planned for Thursday class to discuss progress
Homework:
– Prepare an outline for the op-ed body paragraphs, detailing the purpose of each paragraph and the kind of evidence to be used.