Your assignment requires you to choose a controversy related to life in California and write an argument taking a position on that controversy.
This assignment has a few purposes:
To deeply examine a controversial issue relevant to life in California
To think critically by exploring different viewpoints on a controversial issue, examining the evidence to support all viewpoints, and developing your own educated argument on the issue
To enhance academic research skills by finding, evaluating, and integrating quality sources into your own writing
To practice writing a well-organized argument using rhetorical strategies effectively
You will find and incorporate at least 5 quality sources, at least two of which must be located through the Luria Library. Sources can include articles, book chapters, webpages, and primary sources (ie. speeches, interviews, clinical reports, case studies, government documents).
To find sources through the Luria Library, use the Books and Articles tabs along the top of this research guide to identify recommended databases for searching for books and articles through the library. If you have questions or would like assistance, email me (your librarian) or book a research appointment over zoom and we can go through the process together.
