For this assignment, you will be writing an argumentative essay\u2013a piece of writing that requires you to take a position, what rhetoricians call a\u00a0claim, on a debatable topic (that is, a topic with more than one side). Specifically, you will present a\u00a0policy claim\u00a0where you argue for or against a change of some kind. This\u00a0claim\u00a0should be supported by reliable, credible\u00a0evidence\u00a0(i.e.\u00a0scholarly sources) backed by research.\u00a0 In addition to presenting your\u00a0claim, you will also need to acknowledge the other side, which is called the\u00a0counterargument.\u00a0For this assignment, you may choose your own topic or select one from the list below.<\/p>\n
Assignment-Specific Requirements:<\/p>\n
Length:\u00a0This assignment should be at least 750 words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thesis:\u00a0Underline your\u00a0thesis statement\u00a0or the main\u00a0claim\u00a0of your letter.<\/p>\n
Supporting Points:\u00a0plan to develop at least three strong\u00a0supporting points\u00a0to accompany your\u00a0thesis\u00a0and at least one\u00a0counter. Each supporting point should equate to at least one\u00a0body paragraph.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sources Needed:\u00a0The essay should integrate at least four reliable and\u00a0credible sources, to help prove the argument for or against a policy change.\u00a0 Be sure to use\u00a0MLA guidelines\u00a0for all in-text and\u00a0Works Cited\u00a0citations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Page Formatting:\u00a0See\u00a0Appendix C – Formatting and Submitting Your Work<\/p>\n
MLA\u00a0Requirements:\u00a0See\u00a0Formatting your Essay: MLA 8th Edition<\/p>\n
Suggested Topics:<\/p>\n
Physician-assisted suicide should\/should not be legalized<\/p>\n
The drinking age should\/should not be lowered to 18<\/p>\n
Colleges should\/should not use proctoring for exams<\/p>\n
Weedkiller should\/should not be illegal<\/p>\n
Self-driving cars should\/should not be legal<\/p>\n
College athletes should\/should not be paid as employees<\/p>\n
The U.S. should\/should not switch to a single-payer healthcare system<\/p>\n
Drug possession should\/should not be decriminalized\u00a0<\/p>\n
The minimum wage should\/should not be increased across the U.S.<\/p>\n
Suggestions on what to include in your reflection:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0What draft are you presently submitting?<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0What was the writing process like for you?\u00a0<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Where did you stumble, and where do you need additional guidance?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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