2016 Physics 280 Extra-Credit Essay Opportunity B (ECEO-B)

Attend the ACDIS Talk: "The End of the Nuclear Agreement with Iran" by Professor Nancy Gallagher. It will take place from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Monday March 28, in 1000 Lincoln Hall

In order for us to be able to accept and grade your essay, you must sign the special sign-in sheet that will be at the back of the seminar room.

After attending this event, you must submit a report that answers the prompt stated below. You will submit only one version (extra-credit essays are not revised).

Please think critically about the colloquium and analyze the information it provides and the arguments Dr. Gallagher makes.

Your report must be at least 1.5 pages but no more than 2.0 pages in length.

Using the information presented in class and from Dr. Gallagher’s talk, take a position on the effect of the end of sanctions against Iran. Write a paper supporting your position. Your paper should include the following:

1. 1 paragraph introduction, ending with a clear thesis statement (stating your position)

2. 2-3 Body paragraphs supporting your position, using facts from Dr. Gallagher’s talk and our course discussions.

3. 1 body paragraph refuting the arguments of those who disagree with you 

4. 1-2 paragraphs including at least 2 seperate policy recommendations for the United States, based on your above arguments

5. A conclusion that begins with your thesis being restated, then briefly places your argument in context.

Assume your audience is a typical University of Illinois student, but not a student in Physics 280. Begin each paragraph with a strong topic sentence and omit any information that is not essential for your arguments. Make your paragraphs clear, concise, and to the point. Avoid repetition and unnecessary words, especially adjectives and adverbs, and use active voice.

The Student Handbook provides complete guidance on how to format and submit an extra-credit essay and how the score you earn on an extra-credit essay is counted in computing your total course score. Be sure to review the writing assignment submission checklist in the Handbook before you turn in your essay!

In order to receive credit for your report, you must upload an electronic copy by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4th.