28 Dec 1250-1500words(n? otincludin

Length:

1250-1500words(n? otincludingheader,title,&WorksCited)

Due Dates

Partial draft: M? on. Nov. 25

Final draft: W? eds. Dec. 4 @ noon? o? n Moodle

In this paper, you’ll write a well-researched essay that explores and analyzes an issue with multiple angles and that generates different perspectives. Your essay will include c? ontext ?that readers need to understand the issue, as well as analysis of the opinions of various stakeholders? and ?subtopics? of the larger issue. Your goal is to write a coherent, sophisticated analysis that will engage and inform your readers.

Your essay s? hould?:

? fairly and accurately describe the issue’s most important aspects and range of

perspectives

? place your sources in conversation with each other

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? argue that one perspective is correct or better than the others

? state your opinion about particular perspectives, sources, or the overall issue

Your ?introduction? should provide introductory context and a clear description of the issue or debate.Itmightincluded? efinitions?thatareimportanttounderstandingtheissueorthe perspectives surrounding it. It should also name the s? takeholders? you’ll discuss in the body of the paper.

The introduction should also include a t? hesis statement? that outlines the perspectives you’ll discuss in the paper. It should be clear, specific, and focused (and as always, it can be more than one sentence!) You don’t need to state every point of analysis in your thesis; however, you should present an accurate s? ynthesis or overview? of the range of information you’ll discuss. Keep in mind that you may revise your thesis as you learn more about your topic and begin writing.

The ?body? ?paragraphs? should present and develop the perspectives described in your thesis statement. You won’t just see two sides of an issue: instead, you will outline multiple parts of a larger situation while carefully examining or analyzing each part. Y? ou may find it useful to include section headings.? You’ll want to include information in roughly this order:

? The origin of the issue, debate, or problem, including relevant h? istory ?and ?definitions you didn’t provide in your introduction

? The ?current ?state of the issue, debate, or problem

? Paragraphs that each focus on a well-defined ?stakeholder, subtopic, ?or p? erspective

? Possible c? onsequences, solutions, ?or other forward-looking aspects of the issue

Strong evidence is crucial in this paper! You’ll need to support each statement you make, using reliable sources to build credibility and gain authority to speak as a writer on your chosen topic. You want to show your audience you deeply understand the issue, so you’ll need to use credible sources to back up everything you say. Your analysis must incorporate:

? At least 6? ? sources total

? At least 2? ? academic sources (i.e., from an academic reference work, journal article, or