Week 1 Course Project: Topic Selection

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Introduction Over the eight weeks of the course, you will work on a paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You will select a topic, choose an issue related to that topic, thoroughly research both sides of the issue, and then write a paper that supports one side or the other of the issue. Your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly modules.

Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:

Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3 Lesson

Week Task

Week 1 Topic Selection

Week 3 Issue Review (both sides)

Week 5 Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)

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Instructions This week, you will choose one of the following topics for your project:

If you want to propose a different topic, you must have the consent of your instructor. When you choose a topic, think of specific issues under that topic that you will explore. Click on the following link for an example:

Link: Immigration Topic Example

For the assignment this week, address the following:

Week 7 Argumentative Paper

Immigration Gene therapy Single-payer health care Free college for everyone Cancel student-loan indebtedness Capital punishment Universal basic income Artificial intelligence Care of the aging Legalization of prostitution Euthanasia

State the topic chosen from the list or topic approved by instructor. State the specific issue you will explore.

For the stated issue, state three (3) aspects of the issue that you think you will likely develop in your paper. Briefly state why you have chosen each aspect.

This must be stated either as a question (“Should prostitution be legalized?”) or a whether-or-not statement (“Whether prostitution should be legalized”).

You are not confined to three aspects only, but you must develop at least three. As you develop your paper, you may find other aspects that you deem more relevant,

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W1 Course Project Grading Rubric – 15 pts

Criteria Ratings Pts

1.0 pts

2.0 pts

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Grading This activity will be graded using the W1 Course Project Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 6, 7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

and may add or substitute those.

Example: For the topic of prostitution, you might examine the aspect of personal autonomy, public health aspects, and law enforcement aspects, at a minimum. Example: For the topic of free healthcare for undocumented persons, you might address economic aspects, ethical aspects, and public health aspects, at a minimum.

Length: 1-1.5 pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page

Topic 1.0 pts Topic is clearly stated.

0.0 pts Topic is not clearly stated.

Specific Issue

2.0 pts Specific issue is clearly stated.

0.0 pts Specific issue is not clearly stated.

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Total Points: 15.0

4.0 pts

4.0 pts

4.0 pts

Aspect 1

4.0 pts Aspect is clearly stated and explained.

3.0 pts Aspect is clearly stated but explaination needs additional detail.

2.0 pts Aspect and explanation are not clearly stated and need refinement.

0.0 pts Aspect is not stated.

Aspect 2

4.0 pts Aspect is clearly stated and explained.

3.0 pts Aspect is clearly stated but explaination needs additional detail.

2.0 pts Aspect and explanation are not clearly stated and need refinement.

0.0 pts Aspect is not stated.

Aspect 3

4.0 pts Aspect is clearly stated and explained.

3.0 pts Aspect is clearly stated but explaination needs additional detail.

2.0 pts Aspect and explanation are not clearly stated and need refinement.

0.0 pts Aspect is not stated.

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