Writing an 800-900 word argumentative essay regarding a controversial policy issue in American politics.
Overview
You will be responsible for researching and writing an 800-900 word argumentative essay regarding a controversial policy issue in American politics. You will (1) choose an issue from the list below, (2) pick a stance on the issue, (3) write an essay convincing the audience to take your stance.
Assignment Requirements
Thesis or Claim: Your essay must contain an arguable claim that is insightful and clear.
Support/Reasoning: You must include original and strong reasoning to support your claim.
Opposing Viewpoints: You must acknowledge the opposing stance on the issue and argue it fairly and logically.
Sources and Citations: Any sources you use must be cited. I do not care what type of citation format you use, if you use it correctly and consistently throughout the paper.
Grammar/Mechanics: To receive full credit, your essay must be essentially free from mechanical, grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
List of Issues
Student Loan Debt
DC and Puerto Rico Statehood
Private Prisons
American Socialism
Paying College Athletes
Reparations for Slavery
Defund the Police
Death Penalty
Gun Control
Abortion
Historic Statue Removal
US Supreme Court Packing
Right to Health Care
Vaccines for Kids
Prescription Drug Ads
Climate Change
Nuclear Energy
Fracking
Net Neutrality
Felon Voting
Electoral College
Lowering the Voting Age to 16
Minimum Wage
Churches and Taxes
Medical/
Recreational Marijuana
Drug Decriminalization
OTC Birth Control
- Gender Pay Gap
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