Write a 3-5 page persuasive (argumentation) research paper on any controversial topic of your choice. Any topic is acceptable as long as it is arguable. To save time and effort, you may use the 3.5 Persuasive Paper you wrote earlier in the semester as your draft for this paper & simply expand / develop it by adding research source material, an additional support point, etc.
• Include research material from a minimum of 3 different types of sources. Types of sources can be found in your writer’s reference handbook. Some examples include the internet; periodicals (magazines, newspapers, journals); personal interviews; and books.
• Include at least one quote or paraphrased passage from each source.
• Include material from no more than 5 research sources.