Answer the following questions for the topic you want to write about. Type your answers in a separate Word document.

What is the issue or debatable idea you might write about?

What is debatable about this issue and why is it debatable? (Note: Don't just say some people are for this topic and some are against - dig deeper. An answer without depth won't lead to interesting arguments (or full points here)).

Where do you stand on the debatable issue listed above and why? In other words, what is your argument, position, or claim and why?

Why might someone disagree with you?

What are three additional sources that might help you support your argument (include a link if available) and explain why/how you might use it generally.