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Identify and present the main conclusions of both arguments [10 pts.]

Identify and present the basic premises of both arguments [20 pts.] • Make sure to include any important implicit premises

Present the reasoning to the main conclusion neatly in standard form and in such a way as to make manifest the relationship between premises and conclusions. [20 pts.]

• The arguments will be inductive (the conclusion will follow from the premises with a certain level of probability) but it may take the form of a kind of sentential or categorical argument you’re familiar with. Consider, also, the use of any technical terms and make sure to de<ine them in the arguments if relevant.

The essay is 2+ pages (500+ words)

Present a clear, explicit, easy-to-spot thesis expressing your informed decision on the topic based on the evidence-at-hand

Your body paragraphs each present a clear and distinct reason from which you arrived at your decision (one reason per paragraph; use topic sentences)

Brie<ly consider an objection to your argument, one an informed person might make [keep in mind the principles of charity and faithfulness (pp. 83-4)]

Your conclusion is merely a recapitulation of your thesis and the reasons for your thesis (do not include any new information in favor of your thesis)

Here are the topics:

• Is abortion immoral?
• Is it right to prohibit same-sex marriage?
• Should human cloning be banned?
• Is genetic modi<ication of human beings acceptable? • Should drugs be legalized?
• Is gambling immoral?
• Is af<irmative action fair?
• Should licensing for handguns be more restrictive? • Should the death penalty be abolished?
• Is torture ever justi<ied?
• Is war ever justi<ied?
• Is physician-assisted suicide wrong?
• Does morality require vegetarianism?
• Is a college education useful?
• Should we open our country’s borders?