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:
- 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.
- 1-2 Pages
- 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.
- Permitting Concealed Handguns Increases Crimes
- 2nd Amendments right have limits
- 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:
- What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
- What would I notice if I believed this view?
- 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.