You should have a clear opinion or stance on your argument that is concisely communicated through your thesis sentence. The argument should be supported by your sources and address any arguments that might refute your own stance.
Requirements
Choose one of the prompts below. This paper requires two credible outside source and three scholarly sources with properly structured in-text and entry citations. This paper must have an annotated Works Cited page (which does not count toward the paper length). This paper must have a proper MLA header, a working title, use third person, and employ proper writing mechanics.
This paper is to be typed in 12pt Times New Roman font, with one inch margins, and double spaced. The paper must be 6-8 pages in length, points will be deducted for papers that are over or under this page restriction.
Annotated work cited: under each entry citation on your work cited page, provide one paragraph explaining the author/organization’s experience and credibility. * do this for all four sources
Prompts:
Should high schools require community service to graduate?
Should standardized tests be abolished?
Should prisons be privately owned?
Should academic writing allow slang or informal speech?
Is detention an appropriate form of school discipline?
Should kill shelters for animals be outlawed?
Is minimum wage enough to live on?
Should the price of childcare be regulated by the government?
Is the government handling illegal immigration properly?
What should be done to lower national debt?
*These questions are just jumping off points. Research the topic and create a specific focus for your proposal.
**Remember: this is a proposal NOT an evaluation. You must suggest action or change.