Prompt says “Write a researched argument about a contemporary social issue. Philosophically, intellectually, morally, and stylistically, you own this paper, but you should synthesize all you learned during this course. You might begin by showing the conversation your paper is responding to (“they say”), have a clear statement of your own argument (“I say”), include quotations and incorporate them smoothly, point out possible objections to your argument, use appropriate transitions, and explain why the issue matters. You might also consider adding metacommentary and finding ways to include your distinctive voice, even though this is academic writing.
Research: Five sources, both electronic and print”
