Rough+Draft+Tips

I. What is the issue? [This was NOT required but is a successful way to begin] a. [X] policy involves the federal government doing [x] b. By doing this, the government addresses [these big picture problems/challenges]

II. a. There are [number] SPECIFIC sub-issues/topics that are "hot" right now...They are... b. The reasons these issues are "hot" THIS ELECTION is/are because...

III. The candidates have taken [x] positions. a. McCain b. Obama c. Points of agreement AND disagreement

Other notes... To achieve "balance" and "fairness" to all sides of an issue

Use phrases like... "Some people say..." and "...other people say..."