This assignment is an argument based research paper in which you will argue for, or against, a topic that interests you. You will need to find and cite three outside sources for the paper, one of which must support your argument and one must oppose it. You can, and should, contact the CSN Library as part of your research when looking for sources.
Please read Dr. Peay's assignment prompt for the full details and requirements of this assignment in the Canvas module "Writing Assignment 1". Please note that whether or not your topic is suitable is at Dr. Peay's discretion. The embedded librarian cannot approve your topic choice.
Working with a librarian on assignments 1 and 2 is required to receive full credit. Christopher is a librarian who is already embedded directly in your Canvas course. His contact information is below:
Christopher Zahedi, eLearning Librarian
702-651-2872
Office inside the West Charleston Campus Library: WCI-115E
christopher.zahedi@csn.edu
You can also message Christopher directly in Canvas.
1. Establish an issue that your essay will address, or a question it will answer.
2. Take a position on the issue.
3. Introduce at least 3 supporting points to back up your thesis with evidence.
Examples:
"Vegetarian diets improve health, help local farmers, and reduce carbon footprints."
"Light pollution is a serious problem that negatively affects animals, humans, and plants."