Write an argument paper (6-8 paragraphs or 4-5 pages) in which you take a position on the issue/controversy.

After you do careful and active reading, you will need to support your claim/thesis on the issue.

Students should develop the foundation for an argument based on your own opinion, and students can read on the topic first by reading optional outside reading (e.g. background information or case study or short story or literary essay).