Begin by selecting a subject/issue that you are passionate about. (Avoid Topics: Guns / Abortion /
Marijuana)
2. Next, what is a current debate surrounding the subject/issue? Select a current debate composed of
two sides. Your argument for this paper must have a claim and premise, which are used to construct
a thesis statement.
a. Claim: the conclusion (main idea) that the writer wants the reader to accept.
b. Premise: the evidence, reason, or facts that support or validate a claim.
3. Pick a side. Failure to pick a side will make it exceedingly difficult to conduct research because your
interests will constantly shift as you learn. This assignment will utilize controlled research (see
Sources and Citations on Blackboard).
a. This handout provides approved sources and citation formats for this essay. The Works
Cited page should be flawless (5 points off for any errors).
4. The goal of research is to determine what has been said about the topic and how your ideas
contribute to and/or
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