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Over the last few weeks, we have examined the role writing and argument have while exploring a variety of topics that impact a larger audience. For this assignment, research an issue that impacts your community/region/state or major/career field. Highlight the issue and provide a breakdown of the varying or opposing views.

Your essay should include the following in its development:

The topic you choose should be manageable with a narrowed focus. Consider that this is a short essay with limited room to address an issue concisely, so choose a really focused topic.

You’re thesis statement should be in your introductory paragraph. It should show your reader the stance and purpose of your argument that will address the change needed for the issue you present.

In your introduction, highlight the key issue and provide a breakdown of the varying or opposing views of the issue following the “they say/I say” approach. This will provide you with an opportunity to examine a key issue that is the focus of your essay.

Show the relationship between 3-4 claims that support your thesis, using evidence from your research. Your goal is to support the connections you present in the body of your essay. Research must be scholarly from the Stafford Library databases.

Include four peer-reviewed sources from the Stafford Library databases. Provide a detailed and accurate citation for each.

In your conclusion, show your reader why this issue is important and why changes or concepts you introduce should be considered.

Adopt the conventions of academic writing that we learned about throughout the course. Use MLA formatting, including one-inch margins, double-spacing, parenthetical citations, and a Works Cited.