D#6, HW#7 - Paraphrasing

Before:
Stafford, Katy. (2006, November 5). Charlotte Observer. Students learning how, why to vote: About 20,000 in Mecklenburg to cast ballots in mock election. Retrieved July 9, 2007 from Access My Library database.

Students have the opportunity to learn about voting through a wonderful organization called Kids Voting USA. This organization’s primary goal is to inform the youth about their right to vote and how to exercise that right. Encouraging and teaching the skill to vote at a young age can become a habit. The habit of voting can only improve America’s democracy.

"The ultimate goal is to get informed about the election process. They learn the skills in a textbook and then get to experience it in real life." said Amy Farrell, executive director of the Mecklenburg program, part of Kids Voting USA, a nonprofit organization based in Tempe, Ariz.

After:
Stafford, Katy. (2006, November 5). Charlotte Observer. Students learning how, why to vote: About 20,000 in Mecklenburg to cast ballots in mock election. Retrieved July 9, 2007 from Access My Library database.

"The ultimate goal is to get informed about the election process. They learn the skills in a textbook and then get to experience it in real life." said Amy Farrell, executive director of the Mecklenburg program, part of Kids Voting USA, a nonprofit organization based in Tempe, Ariz. The author maintained an unbiased tone throughout the article as she reported about the program Kids Voting USA helping students learn how to vote and casting ballots in a mock election. The author quoted three different people that voiced the same sentiment. Students are learning about voting and then actually being able to do it is a benefit to all students who participate. This also encourages parents who must accompany the students when they vote.