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Controversial Issues

Writing a documented paper on a community controversy requires that both sides of an issue be examined, needing the researcher to take a position on one side or the other.  In addition,  you must defend your position against opposing points of views. You will need to find 4-6 credible sources, at least three of which must be scholarly articles.

Your research for a persuasive essay will involve one or more of the following:

  • Choosing a controversial issue that interests you, based on your instructions in the assignment
  • Locating reference sources to provide background information on your topic
  • Locating journal or magazine articles according to the time periods specified in your assignment
  • Locating websites specifically aimed at your topic
  • Citing your sources in MLA style
  • Preparing an Annotated Bibliography

General Reference Resources

Begin your research by seeking some general background information about your topic using reference resources.