Write a SIX paragraph argument essay on the ″Pros″ OR ″Cons″ of online/distance education for K-12 OR higher education students. Choose one side (pro or con) and write your essay in support of it. In your essay, include THREE reasons to support your argument followed by ONE counterargument (opposing view) and your refutation (rejection of the opposing view). Your stance on this controversial issue must be grounded in facts, not on emotions or personal opinions. Therefore, to show that your point-of-view is valid, you must provide THREE reasons that are factually based and supported by credible original/outside sources. At the same time, your essay needs to be balanced to show that you understand both sides of the issue. To do this, after you present your viewpoint, you need to acknowledge the opposing viewpoint by including ONE counterargument and explain why it is not valid (refutation). Discussing only your opinion makes the essay sound biased, so readers may not be convinced of your
