The identification and selection of the news article is key. The articles or news stories that you choose must be relevant to political philosophy. It should be found in a newspaper, on a news program, or from another reputable media source (including reputable internet sources); be published within the last year; and clearly illustrate the application or outgrowth from one of the philosophical ideas covered in the course. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Review the News Article Review Grading Rubric to improve the quality of your essay, and be sure to adhere to all of the specific guidelines described below. • Thesis statement connects the idea in the news article with the political philosophical idea(s); discuss the different philosophers (or ideas) in separate paragraphs. • Mention relevant ideas from at least 2 of the philosophers from the course and include excerpts from their writings with references to the course text. • Length of assignment is 1 – 1 ½ pages; Times Roman 12 pt and double space • Format of assignment is currentAPA • Number of citations is at least 1 citation for each of the two required philosophers • At least 1 scriptural carefully interpreted and appropriate to the thesis • Acceptable sources (e.g. scholarly articles published within the last five years) • The paper must be logical and follow the informal argument of the persuasive essay. This format requires an approximately 25-word thesis statement at the end of 1st paragraph, followed by short 4–5-sentence paragraphs. Each paragraph must include a thoughtful topic sentence that is conceptually connected to the thesis statement and supported by 1–2 insightful reasons. • Your analysis must employ critical thinking techniques, such as identifying and evaluating the philosopher’s arguments; comparing and contrasting philosophical positions; and anticipating opposing views to your interpretations and ideas.