1. Introduce the issue/topic of your choice and describe the context surrounding the issue/topic. Think about why people are talking about this issue. Provide some background information on it.
3. Explain three (or more) positions or perspectives on the issue/topic along with some reasons for each of them. Here are some ideas to help you plan the perspectives.
Consider:
a. perspectives that are for, against, or in the middle
b. perspectives that represent three (or more) possible approaches or takes on the issue/topic
c. perspectives that describe three (or more) possible and debatable ways to solve the issue
d. perspectives that provide three (or more) debatable ways of interpreting the issue/topic
e. perspectives that represent three (or more) debatable causes for an issue.
f. perspectives that different groups of people hold on the issue/topic
5. As you explore different perspectives, use transitions to distinguish between them.
6. Use expert opinions and other evidence from academic and credible sources to support each perspective that you discuss.
7. Provide your own thoughts and perspective on the issue/topic in the conclusion.
You need to use a minimum of three academic sources. Each perspective must be supported by information taken from an academic source. You must cite the sources within the essay using MLA in-text parenthetical citation format and list them on the Works Cited page according to the MLA format.
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