The Wall: Arguing a Claim of Policy
In an essay of 750-1000 words (editorial/column lengh---21/2-3 pages) defend a claim of policy using appropriate evidence/support to defend what you claim. Essentially, you will establish that a problem or issue exists and offer a reasonable proposal to address the issue or problem, and one that has potential to be implemented. Consider a recent issue that addresses a local, state, regional, national or international issue. Likely, you will propose an institutional change or stance or the issue and persuade an audience to consider or accept the need for such a change or stance.
Key considerations:
-Establish that a problem or issue does in fact exist
-make an explicit and (specific claim) of policy
-Address at least one counterargument
-Use at least two sources in the body or your argument---one in support and one in opposition
-Identify the author, publication, and date of your sources in the body of your argument using journalistic style and cite according to MLA style in a work cited page.
-Consider the needs and concerns of key stakeholders (your audience)
-Write about an issue that is of interest to you or pushes your buttons in some way.
Some possible topic idears.
-Building and subsidizing affordable housing in the METRO area.
-Renting High Price in Oregon
-Tolls on Oregon freeways
-Address a specific immigration reform proposal(or address "the wall")
-Propose a specific solution for a specific homeless issue
-etc.
Note: Please do not address the subjects of abortion or the death penalty. Write for an audience, be open mind and readers trust in you, use evidence and reason to support your argument.
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