this 4-6 page essay (not including the Works Cited page) is to map out the various positions within your chosen controversy, stating clearly what those positions are and then highlighting the relationships among them. Do not–no way, no how–present a one-sided view, as if those who argue certain positions dont know what theyre talking about. If this is really a controversy, there are several legitimate positions possible, and your job is to articulate each positions most compelling arguments. One way to avoid bias in this paper is to give each side an equal opportunity to present its position from its own perspective. Be sure to attribute statements to their original speakers or organizations: Use attributions and signal phrases such as According to and As X states Also, use verbs that indicate that someone has stated a particular position, such as: argues, advocates, asserts, and contends. Such verbs will indicate that the argument you are presenting is not necessarily your own. Your audience for this essay will be concerned and interested but not particularly informed citizens who are looking to you to provide an unbiased lay of the land.
be 46 pages long (not including the Works Cited page), typed, double-spaced; have 1-inch margins, and an MLA heading in the top left-hand corner of the first page with the title centered below the heading.
present reasons and evidence that will appeal to an identifiable audience
strategically and effectively incorporate at least two (2) credible sources
convincingly address an opposing argument by some combination of concession, refutation, and/or rebuttal
document all sources accurately (in text and on a Works Cited page) according to MLA guidelines (Links to an external site.)
be written effectively and coherently, with very few errors in punctuation or grammar
have been peer reviewed at the in-class workshop and revised based on this peer review
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