The Unit 2 essay will be a descriptive literature review on your chosen topic: you will choose
\none (1) of the topics provided below. Because Unit 3 builds on the work from Unit 2, your
\nchosen issue will be the same for Unit 3 as well.
\nThe emphasis is on the skill of synthesizing multiple arguments into a cohesive explanation on
\nthe \u201cstate of research\u201d on your chosen issue. Because any good argument shows understanding
\nof the conversation it has entered, your Unit 2 task will be to identify and synthesize different
\npoints of view on your issue. *Many, many descriptions of this type of assignment are available
\nthrough an online search.
\nPlease, please do not attempt to argue a position on your chosen issue for the Unit 2 essay. This
\nis not the purpose of this assignment.
\nSelecting Your Topic:
\nYour Unit 2 topic will be selected from \u201cThe List\u201d below. Then, you will form a tighter, more
\nnarrow thesis appropriate for your research, and eventually, your Unit 3 essay. Your Unit 3
\nessay will require you to identify and explain at least two opposing points of view, so identifying
\ntwo or more points of view in the debate on your issue will be essential.<\/p>\n
You will construct your essay using the following parameters:
\n\u2022 Research and find at least five credible sources on a single issue.
\n\u2022 Read and Review multiple sources that could be used as support in a position paper on
\nthis issue.
\n\u2022 Identify the arguments being made in each of these sources.
\n\u2022 Determine how these arguments relate to each other: what topics do your sources have
\nin common? Where do they agree, disagree, or diverge in opinion?
\n\u2022 Describe the discussion of your chosen issue in its entirety using your sources as the
\nrepresentative voices on the discussion.
\n\u2022 The final essay should be a cohesive description of the discussion occurring between
\nyour sources on your chosen issue.
\nAdditional Items for Your Consideration:
\n\u2022 Decide whether the Literature Review will reflect one position and explore the points
\nwithin that position or explore several different positions for the issue.
\n\u2022 Explore how the Literature Review can be developed using the selected focus. It will be
\nnecessary to ensure that you are able to discuss the ideas in some depth. If you feel as
\nif discussing multiple positions will only let you \u201cscratch the surface\u201d of the issue, it may
\nbe better to choose one particular position and explore the aspects of the arguments
\nwithin that position.
\nAudience:
\nYour audience for this essay will be your peers. Your job for this essay will be to find out
\nwhat the conversations are regarding this topic. Because you are all dealing with the
\nsame topic, it will be important for you to think about the possibilities for this topic, and
\nyour Literature Review will present possible positions and how those are being
\ndeveloped and supported.
\nObjectives:
\n\u2022 Continue to develop strong research skills.
\n\u2022 Identify multiple perspectives on an issue.
\n\u2022 Synthesize and explain the major points for the perspectives.
\nFormat:
\nPlease develop the above topic in a four (4)- to six (6)-page essay. This essay should be
\nformatted with 1-inch margins on all sides and composed in 12-point Times New Roman. The
\npaper should be developed using the MLA format, an example of which can be found in
\nAppendix 1 of The Essentials of Argument (optional text)<\/p>\n
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