New Work

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

 you will argue the “pro” 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 use at least 2 credible, relevant sources to back up your points in your initial post, including at least one source that addresses this issue in another country besides the US.

Should we implement a junk food tax?

 you will argue the “pro” position. 

Initial post: By Thursday of Module 3, make your argument about whether the United States should adopt a “junk food tax” to reduce consumption. 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 use at least 2 credible, relevant sources to back up your points in your initial post, including at least one source that addresses this issue in another country besides the US.