SOCIAL ISSUES

Write the first body paragraph for your research paper. This should be the first paragraph after your intro and one that begins to flesh out one of the key points in your overall argument. Keep in mind that this paragraph can change between now and the final draft. I just want to see your progress on the assignment and be able to give you some feedback. You will write an essay in which you examine a social issue, carefully constructing your thesis based on research and astute use of the logos, pathos, and ethos persuasive techniques discussed in class. Try to choose a topic that affects society on a large scale, something that stems from a long-standing debate or has been in the news recently. Thesis statements can be argumentative, informative, or an idea you want the reader to consider