GUIDELINES FOR WRITING/SUBMITTING THE ESSAY

We have provided you with a prompt on three different topic areas. Each of these present an opinion on a subject.

A. Select one topic area and write an essay that answers the following:

1. Define the issue. What are the potentially conflicting ideas? What is your stance on the issue? This is your thesis.
    
2. What are the key questions you need to consider on this issue?
    
3. What is the most important information you should use to support your position?
    
4. What is at least one reasonable objection to your position?
    
5. How do you respond to that objection (crediting any point in it that is worthy of concession)?
    
6. What are the implications/consequences of accepting/not accepting your position?

B. Know the requirements.

1. All essays must be submitted electronically from a Word file.
    
2. Essays are between 500 and 750 words. A word count is required on the submission form.
    
3. Essays must be submitted by Monday, April 7, noon.