Arguing a Position: The Merits of Organic Food

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English 1B Arguing a Position Paper Prompt

Compose a position argument on a controversial issue: Before you take a position, learn more about the issue and the debate surrounding it. Then frame the issue so readers recognize that it merits their attention, consider and respond to views that differ from yours, and develop a well-supported, clearly organized argument that will confirm, challenge, or change your readers’ views.

Once you have made a preliminary choice of an issue, consider how you can frame (or reframe) your issue so that readers who support opposing positions will listen to your argument. Consider how the issue has been debated in the past and what your readers are likely to think.

Possible Paper Topics:

Health Care as a Human Right

Should animal testing be allowed?

Should the drinking age be lowered?

Should Prostitution be legalized?

Should we bring back corporal punishment for children, instead of relying on a time out?

Argue the merits of organic food.

Why should someone become a Vegetarian or Vegan?

Your essay will be graded on the following requirements:

A clear thesis at the end of the introduction

Topic sentences for body paragraphs

At least two specific details in each body paragraph

Five paraphrases or quotes from at least two outside sources

Correct spelling

5 pages minimum

All citations correct

Works Cited Correct

No use of the words “you” “we” “I” in academic writing, unless you are briefly using anecdotal evidence.

Please refer to the UCR grading rubric, as well.