R.A.C.E. ExampleUsing “FCC chief unveils sweeping plans to repeal rules governing the Internet” a.k.a. the net neutrality article

The Question

What is net neutrality, and what may be some results of repealing laws protecting net neutrality? (i.e. pros and cons, who benefits, etc.)

First, look at this example of an answer to the question...

Net neutrality is a set of rules made by the government which keep internet providers from charging more for services, and it also prevents them from blocking or slowing certain utilities. Some results of repealing net neutrality is that internet providers will make a lot of money, and smaller companies that can’t pay for their product to be shown to people will likely die out. As shown in the article, “critics charge that removing the rules will hand internet service providers (ISP’s) control of the internet. It would allow them to pick winners and losers by slowing some services while giving preferential treatment to those they favor.” The article also states, “scrapping the current laws will be a major victory for the broadband and cable industry.” Clearly, this proves that repealing net neutrality will benefit large ISP’s, while hurting smaller internet utilities and other services. This is because if the regulations are removed, then large ISP’s can charge a lot of money for their services, which smaller companies most likely won’t be able to pay. As you can see, removing net neutrality will benefit large broadband companies, while degrading smaller internet services.

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Notice: the answer flows smoothly and is not choppy...

However, this was made using the R.A.C.E. graphic organizer!

The QuestionR. (restate the question)A. (answer the question)

C. (cite evidence)E. (explain the answer and how the cited evidence supports the

answer)

What is net neutrality, and what may be some results of repealing laws protecting net neutrality? (i.e. pros and cons, who benefits, etc.)

R.

A.

Restate the Question

Answer the Question

Net neutrality is a set of rules made by the government which keep internet providers from charging more for services, and it also prevents them from blocking or slowing certain utilities. Some results of repealing net neutrality are that internet providers will make a lot of money, and smaller companies that can’t pay for their product to be shown to people will likely die out.

C. Cite Evidence As shown in the article, “critics charge that removing the rules will hand internet service providers (ISP’s) control of the internet. It would allow them to pick winners and losers by slowing some services while giving preferential treatment to those they favor.” The article also states, “scrapping the current laws will be a major victory for the broadband and cable industry.”

E. Explain the Answer

Clearly, this proves that repealing net neutrality will benefit large ISP’s, while hurting smaller internet utilities and other services. This is because if the regulations are removed, then large ISP’s can charge a lot of money for their services, which smaller companies most likely won’t be able to pay. As you can see, removing net neutrality will benefit large broadband companies, while degrading smaller internet services.

Note how, when put together as one paragraph, the answer fits and flows together.

MOST students are writing the R.A.C.E. response with no transitions, and the cited evidence and explanation does not support the provided answer!

Another example!

R.

A.

Restate the Question

Answer the Question

Net neutrality is a set of rules introduced in 2015 by Obama made to ensure equality for all traffic on the internet. If net neutrality is repealed, ISP’s will gain control of the internet. They’ll be able to charge more money and slow down certain websites.

C. Cite Evidence In the third paragraph it says, “These rules prevent broadband companies from charging more for internet ‘fast-lanes’ for some content and from blocking or slowing down other content.” It also states, “...would allow them to pick winners and losers…”

E. Explain the Answer

If net neutrality is repealed, ISP’s will employ money-making tactics like slowing your internet deliberately to suggest you to spend more money. With control over the internet, they can slow down whoever they want to stop opposition or oppression. If a certain company is in support of them, they can quicken access to their website to encourage people to listen to their opinion.

Net neutrality is a set of rules introduced in 2015 by Obama made to ensure equality for all traffic on the internet. If net neutrality is repealed, ISP’s will gain control of the internet. They’ll be able to charge more money and slow down certain websites. In the third paragraph it says, “These rules prevent broadband companies from charging more for internet ‘fast-lanes’ for some content and from blocking or slowing down other content.” It also states, “...would allow them to pick winners and losers…” If net neutrality is repealed, ISP’s will employ money-making tactics like slowing your internet deliberately to suggest you to spend more money. Withcontrol over the internet, they can slow down whoever they want to stop opposition or oppression. If a certain company is in support of them, they can quicken access to their website to encourage people to listen to their opinion.

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