ESSAY

Topics: CHOOSE 1

1- IMMIGRATION: Should the U.S. offer a path to citizenship/legal residency for illegal immigrants?

2- ENVIRONMENT: Should the US support initiatives that restrict carbon emissions (or carbon pollution)?

· The persuasive essay requires you to argue a position on a debatable topic. 

· You will support your position by conducting research, evaluating evidence, and presenting it in a well-organized essay. 

· This assignment is based on research. It is not simply a preference or an expression of your opinion.   

· The goal is to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view by using reliable sources, statistics and facts, logic, examples, and expert opinions.

· The essay should address an opposing view, and respectfully state why your position is stronger.

· The final essay should include a thesis statement, clear position on chosen topic, acknowledgement of the opposing view, clear purpose and direction, and effective conclusion.

· Three reliable sources are required to support your position.

· Reliable sources include Keiser Library, Google scholar, and others

REQUIREMENTS:

· 1000 words minimum

· Must include three sources with in-text citations

· Microsoft Word document

· APA Format with title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page