For Essays Guru Assignment 6

Assignment 6

Topics for an Argumentative Essay

Choose one of the topics given, write an argumentative thesis, and support the thesis in a four- to six-paragraph argumentative essay. Argue for or against one of the following topics, following the instructions in your assignment. After carefully revising and rewriting your research paper’s thesis sentence (created in Written Assignment 3), include it in a carefully written introduction.

In addition, write a correctly documented body paragraph for your research paper that integrates source material from one of your note cards. Be sure to use the style (MLA or APA) appropriate for your subject.

• Should newspaper reporters be required to reveal their sources?

• Should parents and other interested citizens censor textbooks and other literature for children in schools?

• Should the United States have mandatory military conscription?

• Should the government provide child day care centers for working parents?

• Should genetic engineering be controlled by law?

• Should public servants (such as school teachers, hospital workers, trash collectors) have the right to strike?

• Should academic freedom for teachers and students be limited by law?

• Should pornography be restricted by law?

• Should sex and violence on television be restricted?

• Should controversial speakers (on whatever subject) be allowed on college campuses?

• Should "victimless crimes" such as prostitution and other sexual activity between consenting adults be free from governmental interference?

• Should children be required to attend school past the age of 16?

• Should English be declared the official language of the United States?

• Should tobacco companies be held responsible for smoking-related illnesses and deaths?

• Should public school students be required to wear uniforms?

• Should schools be open year-round?