Formative Assignment 5: Commodity or Right?

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Instructions

In 100-150 words, you are expected to express a succinct, informed response to the question, based on the module content and assigned readings. In most cases there will be no specific correct answer, but your stated position must be supported.

Assignment

Consider the following statement:

“All peoples…have the right to have access to drinking water in quantities and of a quality equal to their basic needs.” (Proclamation of the 1977 UN Water Conference)

Write a brief position statement outlining whether you agree with this statement. Is water a commodity to be bought and sold, or is it a basic human right?

Worksheet

This is a paper. There is no worksheet for papers.

Submitting Your Assignment

Bring your typed and printed assignment to class.

Scoring and Rubric

Each answer will earn a maximum of 25 points, as described in the rubric below.

Rubric
Work Shown Possible Points
Provides a well-reasoned response to the question posed 10
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure 5
Includes one or more references to specific materials in Module or assigned reading 5
Appropriate length (100-150 words) 5