- A brief (200-250 words) introduction that introduces and explains the debate and defines the key terms.
- A section (~800 words maximum) where you present the pro or “yes” side of the debate.
- A section (~800 words maximum) where you present the con or “no” side of the debate. The pro/yes and con/no sides should be roughly equal in length.
- A brief conclusion (approx. 200-250 words) in which you state your own personal position on the debate and briefly explain your reasoning for why you have decided to support one side or the other.
For each side of the debate, you must present three types of arguments/evidence: (1) credible, factual arguments, (2) persuasive appeals to morality, ethics, and/or social justice, and (3) anecdotes, humor, and/or emotional details.
For this assignment, you must cite at least four (two per side) academic (i.e. peer-reviewed) pieces of literature in your essay.