- After exploring the Opposing Viewpoints Database and reviewing your brainstorming activity, identify two issues that are related to your career or degree:
- Write a fully developed paragraph for issue one (5–8 sentences each).
- Explain at least two clear arguable sides to the issue.
- Explain how the issue relates to your field or degree or potential field or degree.
- Write a fully developed paragraph for issue two (5–8 sentences each).
- Explain at least two clear arguable sides to the issue.
- Explain how the issue relates to your field or degree or potential field or degree.
- Write a fully developed paragraph for issue one (5–8 sentences each).
- After exploring the arguments related to your issues, take a moment to consider the bigger picture. Then, briefly reflect (in 1 to 2 paragraphs) on the importance of persuasion for the issue you are most likely to write about. Be specific in your assignment; this information will help guide you as you work on your project in the coming weeks.
- Identify which side you might argue if you plan to pursue this issue in your final persuasive essay.
- Identify your potential audienceand why your topic would be relevant to them.
Guidelines for Submission: Save your work in a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Then, check your writing for errors. Once you have proofread your document, submit it via the Module 1, 1-6 Journal link in Brightspace.