Great Debate

The discussion is designed for you to practice your academic debate skills.  You have make a choice between one of two topic options: the junk food tax or the legal drinking age –do not complete both discussions, just one. Once you choose a topic option you will be assigned to the “pro” or “con” position based on your last name. If your last name starts with A-K you will argue the “pro” position. If your last name starts with L-Z you will argue the “con” position.

IND101: CORNERSTONE A: FOUNDATIONS JAN2022 30080616 [8wk]

Details   Should the legal age of alcohol consumption be 18 rather than 21? 

Or

Should we implement a junk food tax?

  Discussion Instructions

Be sure you have read pages 3.6 through 3.9 of Chapter 3 in the webtext prior to participating in the debate.  Use this Tip Sheet for a Great Debate Download Tip Sheet for a Great Debate to make sure you are following best practices to engage in an academic debate effectively. (If your last name starts with A-K you will argue the “pro” position. If your last name starts with L-Z you will argue the “con” position.)

 Initial post: By Thursday of Module 3, make your argument about whether the United States should change the legal age of alcohol consumption to 18 instead of 21. Make sure your argument is informed by evidence that discusses this issue in at least one other country besides the US.

Include in your initial post: • An argument for why your side is correct. • An argument for why the other side is incorrect. • Make sure to back up your post with evidence from at

least 1 credible, relevant source that addresses this issue in another country besides the US.