Assignment:
Essay Instructions
You will be writing an essay of your own in which you will persuade an audience to your point of view on one of these topics;
1. Banding of handgun,
2. Family values - has America lost them?
3. Can what we visualize on TV or Films affect our thinking?
4. High Divorce rate in America. Causes effect and solution. Should we follow the Asian culture where marriage is arranged?
5. Should English be declared an official language in the USA?
6. What is the best approach for public health officials and educators to take in solving dangers of unprotected sex?
How to Proceed:
• Once you choose your topic, do some research on it. You should have at least three sources in your Works Cited list.
• After you do your research, take a stand on the issue and write your thesis statement. This must be an argumentive thesis-it must be debatable-not a dead end fact.
• Write your thesis statement and an outline which shows how you will develop your essay. Be sure to tell me what prompted you to choose the topic you are responding to.
• After your outline and thesis statement, WRITE you paper and must be 5-7 pages and in MLA style with at least three sources in your Works Cited list.