Assignment: Journal from Issue to Persuasion
I. After exploring the Opposing Viewpoints Database and reviewing your brainstorming activity, identify two issues that are related to your career or degree:
1) Write a fully developed paragraph for issue one (5-8 sentences each).
• Explain at least two clear arguable sides to the issue.
• Explain how the issue relates to your field or degree or potential field or degree.
2) Write a fully developed paragraph for issue two (5-8 sentences each).
• Explain at least two clear arguable sides to the issue.
• Explain how the issue relates to your field or degree or potential field or degree.
II. After exploring the arguments related to your issues, take a moment to consider the bigger picture. Then, briefly reflect (in 1 to 2 paragraphs) on the importance of persuasion for the issue you are most likely to write about. Be specific in your assignment; this information will help guide you as you work on your project in the coming weeks.
1) Identify which side you might argue if you plan to pursue this issue in your final persuasive essay.
2) Identify your potential audienceand why your topic would be relevant to them.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.