Permitting Concealed Handguns Increases Crimes

Assignment 1.1: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part I
Prewriting
Due Week 2 and worth 30 points

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

  1. Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
  2. Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
  3. Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
  4. 1-2 Pages
  5. 3 references to include www.procon.org

 

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. Intro to Your View: Pro concealed hand guns deter crimes

  •      – Responsible law abiding citizens are able to deter crimes or defend     themselves
  •      – Born with the 2nd Amendment right to carry
  •      – Help stop and protect others when police are not available.

2. Identify Three (3) (reasons)  Cons – opposes your position.

  1.       Permitting Concealed Handguns Increases Crimes
  2.       2nd Amendments right have limits
  3.       Criminals are likely to carry if law-abiding citizens are carrying

3.For each of the three (3) (reasons) above that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:

  1. What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
  2. What would I notice if I believed this view?
  3. 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.