Argumentative Essay – see attached doc for additional directions/topics to choose from

Assignment #2: Argumentative Assignment 

• Professor Lanigan/ ENGL 102: Argumentative Assignment 

• Use procon.org for this assignment 

• Points: 60

General Directions: 

1. There are 5 topics on the controversial topic list and you must use all 5 topics provided by Professor Lanigan for this assignment. 

2. Do not choose your own topics for this assignment. 

3. Use the following topics, in order, of this assignment: (all topics are on Procon.com) 

• Legal Drinking Age (18 or 21)

• Video Games & Violence? 

• Is a College education “worth it?” 

• OTC Birth Control? 

• Medical Marijuana? 

1. Students are permitted to use procon.org only ONE time for each topic (if they choose).

2. Provide 3 (no more, no less) current facts regarding the topic. 

3. All facts can be from 3 different sources. 

4. Facts must be from 2020 & (or) 2021.

5. Provide where you found the fact and the date. 

6. Offer your stance/side:

• For or in favor of 

• Against or not in favor of

• Neutral (can understand both sides)

1. Lastly, list 3 (no more, no less) components that relate to your stance/side regarding the issue listed; facts do not have to coincide with your stance.