Conflicting Viewpoints Essay
Part I – Prewriting: Follow the instructions below for this prewriting activity. Use complete sentences and adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
1.Select one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website and state your position on the issue.
2.From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.
3.For each of the three (3) premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:
a.What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
b.What would I notice if I believed this view?
c.In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?”
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:
•Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
•Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
•Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
•This prewriting assignment has no page requirement. There is no requirement at this time to include references in the assignment.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language.
•Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.
