Assignment: Final paper ( Due by Friday, April 26, 2019)
Assignment: Final paper
100 points possible
Research paper
Select one topic to develop your argumentative paper:
1. American Flag> Should children be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance in schools?
2. Airport security> Should the government use invasive pat-downs and body scans to ensure passenger safety or are there better methods?
3. Social media> Can excessive use of social media contribute to addictive behaviors (drugs, tobacco, alcohol) or mental health issues?
4. Beauty contests> Do they serve any purpose in society?
5. Climate change> Is global warming a hoax? Is it being exaggerated?
6. Cheap labor> U.S. companies that move factories to undeveloped nations barely pay employees enough to live on. Is it unethical to pay cheap wages or are companies doing those workers a favor?
Type your paper using the guidelines for APA.
You should have an introduction with background information, and your thesis sentence which is your position on the issue, body paragraphs, an opposition paragraph, and a conclusion. The paper should be 6 pages in length once completed; include the title page, abstract page, main body ( 3-pages), and the reference page.
You cannot use 1st or 2nd person pronouns in this paper. You can only use 3rd person pronouns. Do not use the phrases, “I think, I feel, I believe.” Must have at least three sources. Do not use Wikipedia as a source.
In the heading of your paper include your name, date, course, and title of assignment to the left of your margin. Type your assignment in a Word document. Indent each paragraph, double space, 12 inch font, times new roman style.