Your three-page essay -- typed and double-spaced -- should take a strong position on one of the two debate propositions for your class (see the propositions, below). Make a solid case for the side you choose, citing at least three sources from the debates and at least three you find on your own, for a total of six (6) sources.
The following rubric will be used in scoring this essay:
Credibility of your evidence (6 sources). (10)
Clear, effective thesis statement. (5)
Your argument is cohesive. (10)
Proper and effective use of sources: embedding, framing. (10)
Acknowledge and refute the opposition (counterargument) (5)
Properly formatted Works Cited page. (10)
Clarity of prose style. (10)
It's fine to write up to five (5) pages.
The Propositions:
CRIMEA (4th Pd. only): The U.S. and the world community should not intervene in Russia's attempt to annex the Crimea.
TOBACCO (4th Pd. and 5th Pd.): The U.S. should immediately eliminate the sale and distribution all ingestible tobacco products within the American homeland.
BACKGROUND CHECKS (5th Pd.): In order to reduce gun violence on American soil, the U.S. government should enforce stricter background checks on the sale and distribution of firearms. Background checks should include points of sale at gun shows, in private homes, and in all venues -- not merely at licensed gun shops.
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