In this assignment, you will strive to persuade your readers to accept your position on a particular topic that is open to debate.
Write a 1,500 – 2,000 word research-based argument to support your position on some aspect of a topic of your choice, i.e., a topic that is open to debate and about which not every rational person agrees. Your argument should ultimately be a policy claim, i.e., a claim about what you think should be done with respect to some situation. In supporting policy claims, writers usually need to make claims of fact and/or claims of value, which must be supported with evidence.
Suggested Topic:
Climate change: Some people believe that climate change is primarily caused by human activity and needs to be addressed through immediate and substantial policy action, while others believe it is largely a natural phenomenon and that the impact of human activity is minimal. Policy claim: Governments should take strong action to mitigate the effects of climate change by investing in renewable energy sources, implementing policies to reduce carbon emissions, and promoting energy efficiency.
