As an individual, you will identify a controversial issue of national or international importance you are interested in studying. The essay should be written formally but should not recycle the opinions of others. Instead, this should be your nuanced opinion on the topic with a unique perspective and engaging approach. This paper should be written for a lay audience that is, anyone who is unfamiliar with your topic should still be able to understand the stance you are taking (you need to pick a side and argue it) and the evidence you use to support your claims.
Based on the research you conduct to learn more about this topic, you will write a paper to describe the issue (analyzing the major perspectives on that issue), take a side, and present the argument using evidence and reasoning to support your claims.
