Current Event Article Summary

Directions: Prepare a current event article summary on a court decision involving discrimination. Summarize the article using the following format:

1. Identify a current events article involving discrimination. The NAU Online Library (http://library.national.edu) provides access to dozens of databases that you can use for this assignment. If you need a reminder about how to use the Online Library, view this quick tutorial (http://arc.national.edu/library/interactives/tutorial/LibraryIntro/libraryIntro.htm).

2. Prepare a written summary of the article. Keep in mind that you want to summarize the main ideas, not all of the details. Summarize the article using the following format:   a. Identify the main point of the article.  b. Relate the article to the instructional materials by citing specific legalities that tie the practical application of the article to the theory.  c. Describe the author's position.  d. State your position.  e. Defend your position using terminology, concepts, and theory from this Learning Plan.