Political Science homework help
Political Science homework help. PLS 2010 – Argumentative Paper Prompt – Spring 2020
Directions: In a three to four-page paper, you are asked to do research on an issue, take a position on it,
and argue for that position. What I am looking for here is a thoughtful and informative paper with
rational positions being put forth for your argument (avoid logical fallacies such as making strawman
arguments or appeals to emotion).
Choose between the following topics or come up with one on your own. It is important to note that if
you decide to choose another topic, please email me first to get approval:
For each of these statements, please discuss why you agree or disagree with these statements using the
criteria listed above:
1. The death penalty should be abolished in California.
2. Congress should legalize Marijuana nationwide.
3. States need to require voters to present identification prior to receiving their voter ballots on
election day
4. Stricter national gun control measures need to be passed.
5. The minimum drinking age should be reduced to 18.
6. States that defy national immigration laws should be punished by the federal government.
A good paper should include not only an argument but also considers the views of the opposing side of
the argument (anticipates and answers counterarguments). As mentioned before the paper should
utilize evidence and logical reasoning.
Citations: You are expected to use a minimum of five appropriate outside sources. The outside sources
must consist of academic sources (such as academic books and journals) and/or reputable news sources
(not Wikipedia or tabloid sites). Please cite your information using endnotes. I am not picky about which
standard you use to format the endnotes (you may use Chicago or APA for example) but I need to be
able to check your references. An example of endnotes using Chicago style can be found here:
http://libraryguides.bennett.edu/home/writing/chicago-turabian-style/turabian-stylefootnotesendnotes–bibliography
Formatting: The paper must be double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins.
Submission: Please make sure to turn this paper into Turnitin (via Blackboard) by the end of the day on
Saturday, April 11.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me!
-Professor Aslanian