Choose a controversial issue that is interesting to you. 2. Find an article that argues one side of the issue. If you have a hard time thinking of an issue, visit ProCon.org
(Links to an external site.)
(5 pts.) for ideas, but find another source for your article.
Your response should have one paragraph to answer each question. Additionally, use one of the mapping strategies for the argument you chose.
Provide the URL so that I can independently evaluate your article.
Questions to be answered:
What is the argument? For this response, you should provide the reason + claim. How do you know this is the argument? (5 pts.)
Is the information in the passage reliable? Was the resource a good one? Why or why not? 5 pts.)
Does the author present fact, opinions, or both? What evidence does the author provide to support his or her point of view? (5 pts.)
What is your personal opinion of the argument? Is it convincing? What could have been added or omitted? (5 pts.)
Provide a map of the argument. (5 pts)
All responses must cite evidence gained from research
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