First, for each argument, what moral theory or theory of justice is implicitly being appealing to (for example, is it a utilitarian argument, a Kantian argument, a libertarian argument, etc.)? Secondly, which argument in favor of affirmative action did you find most convincing and which argument against affirmative action did you find most convincing? Finally, for the two most convincing arguments you selected, offer a critical evaluation of each. Is it a good argument or not?

1. Introduction (one paragraph)
2. Define Affirmative Action
3. Thesis Statement: Ex: In this paper, I will critically evaluate an argument for and against affirmative action in order to demonstrate that . . . (option 1: both are unsound; or option 2: the argument for affirmative action is sound; or option 3: the argument against affirmative action is sound).
4. Three arguments in favor of affirmative action(one to two paragraphs)
5. Briefly explain each argument and the moral theory or theory of justice or morality that is implicitly being appealed to.
6. Three arguments against affirmative action (one to two paragraphs)
7. Briefly explain each argument and the moral theory or theory of justice or morality that is implicitly being appealed to.
8. Evaluation of the most convincing argument in favor of affirmative action. (one paragraph)
9. Is the argument sound or not? Why or why not?
10. Evaluation of the most convincing argument against affirmative action. (one paragraph)
11. Is the argument sound or not? Why or why not?
12. Conclusion. (one paragraph)