Paper requirnemnt:  Explore a current debate or controversial issue in the US, California, or Los Angeles.  You may choose any current controversy (subject to approval.)

This is an argumentative paper – be sure you have an argumentative thesis.

Your paper should:

answer a narrow question about your topicargue for one side of the issueinclude counter-argument and refutationYou must cite at least 5 sources.  Include a Works Cited page in MLA format.  You may use only ONE direct quotation, and it may not be longer than one sentence.  Your paper should be 1,000-1,500 words / 4-5 pages (not including Works Cited).  You should be able to make your argument concisely in 1,500 words.  Use MLA format.  You will lose points if your paper is improperly formatted.We will be using the plagiarism tool in Canvas to confirm the originality of your work.  Papers not submitted through Canvas will not be graded – you will receive a zero on the assignment. Assignment deadlines are on the next page.  

Argument style research paper

MLA format

Need body paragraph first before writing the paper ( you can tweak the topic depending on what you write) 

1500 word