Topic Development

Arguable Assertions from Unit Four Essays

 

List topics from the Unit Four essays which:

• are arguable, meaning that they have (at least) two or more sides worth debating.
• are ‘possibilities’ not ‘certainties’, meaning they could be used in arguable assertions that require reasons and support to convince an audience.
• draw directly from an idea in one of the Unit Four essays.
• you could use one (1) the unit Four essays from the packet as a source.
• you are interested in.

 

“The Declaration of Independence”

 

#1 (example) freedom of speech

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“Women’s Right to Suffrage”

 

#1 (example) under-18 voting

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“The USA Patriot Act: We Deserve Better”

 

#1 ____________________________

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“The ‘New’ Media and Politics:  What Does the Future Hold? ”

 

#1 ____________________________

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