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English 3
- Research Requirements
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For this assignment, you will conduct research for and write
a persuasive essay on the topic of law & rights. In order to take a persuasive or argumentative
approach, your topic must involve two opposing points of view.
Consequently, your research must explore both your side of the issue and the
opposition's side, resulting in an essay that presents both perspective on the
topic in its efforts to persuade.
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General
Requirements:
In all formats, the following items are required for
proficiency:
- Title page w/ graphics
- Abstract
- Persuasive Essay w/ 1200-1500 words of text
- 4 sources (2 must be published articles, whether
electronic or paper)
- MLA format for referencing and documentation
- Works Cited page
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Topics for English 3
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English 3 students will focus their research on topics
related to law & rights. Use the list of categories below to
help narrow and focus your topic:
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driving rights/licenses
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abortion
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tobacco
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alcohol
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drugs
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military/draft
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advertising
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Internet
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file sharing/music downloads
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discrimination
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Patriot Act
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sexual harassment
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food labeling
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voting rights
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adolescent rights
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curfew
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religion in schools
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10 Commandments
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Sharia - Islamic law
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judicial review
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education
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statutory rape
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No Child Left Behind
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taxes
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taxes on email
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drug testing in schools
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legalization of drugs
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