PART1 (WEEK1) Introduction Over the eight weeks of the course,  you will work on a paper that addresses a current controversial issue.  This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You will select a topic,  choose an issue related to that topic, thoroughly research both sides  of the issue, and then write a paper that supports one side or the other  of the issue. Your paper must define the issue, present evidence on  both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and  more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three  relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of  the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly  modules. Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course: Instructions Topic: Artificial intelligence State the topic (Artificial Intelligence) State the specific issue you will explore.  This must be stated either as a question ("Should prostitution be  legalized?") or a whether-or-not statement ("Whether prostitution should  be legalized"). For the stated issue, state three (3) aspects of the issue that you  think you will likely develop in your paper. Briefly state why you have  chosen each aspect.  You are not confined to three aspects only, but you must develop at least three. As you develop your paper, you may find other aspects that you deem more relevant, and may add or substitute those.  Example: For the topic of prostitution, you might  examine the aspect of personal autonomy, public health aspects, and law  enforcement aspects, at a minimum. Example: For the topic of free healthcare for  undocumented persons, you might address economic aspects, ethical  aspects, and public health aspects, at a minimum.  PART 2 (WEEK3) Introduction This week you continue to work on  your paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is  to be in the form of an argument. You have selected a topic and chosen  issues related to that topic; this week, you will thoroughly research  both sides of the issues you have chosen. Keep in mind that your paper  must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and  then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other.  Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue.  More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within  the specific assignment in the weekly modules; the assignment this week  is to research both the pro and con sides of the issues you have chosen  to address. Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course: Week 1 Topic Selection Week 3 Issue Review (both sides)  Week 5 Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides) Week 7 Argumentative Paper Instructions This week, you will conduct an issue  review for your selected topic for your project. Present a brief report  of your r.

1. PART1 (WEEK1)
Introduction
Over the eight weeks of the course, you will work on a paper
that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be
in the form of an argument. You will select a topic, choose an
issue related to that topic, thoroughly research both sides of the
issue, and then write a paper that supports one side or the other
of the issue. Your paper must define the issue, present evidence
on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is
stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must
address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More
specific directions for each part of the paper will be found
within the specific assignment in the weekly modules.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan
your time in the course:
Instructions
Topic: Artificial intelligence
State the topic (Artificial Intelligence)
State the specific issue you will explore.
This must be stated either as a question ("Should prostitution be
legalized?") or a whether-or-not statement ("Whether
prostitution should be legalized").

2. For the stated issue, state three (3) aspects of the issue that you
think you will likely develop in your paper. Briefly state why
you have chosen each aspect.
You are not confined to three aspects only, but you must
develop
at least
three. As you develop your paper, you may find other aspects
that you deem more relevant, and may add or substitute those.
Example:
For the topic of prostitution, you might examine the aspect of
personal autonomy, public health aspects, and law enforcement
aspects, at a minimum.
Example:
For the topic of free healthcare for undocumented persons, you
might address economic aspects, ethical aspects, and public
health aspects, at a minimum.
PART 2 (WEEK3)
Introduction
This week you continue to work on your paper that addresses a
current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of
an argument. You have selected a topic and chosen issues

3. related to that topic; this week, you will thoroughly research
both sides of the issues you have chosen. Keep in mind that
your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both
sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and
more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at
least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific
directions for each part of the paper will be found within the
specific assignment in the weekly modules; the assignment this
week is to research both the pro and con sides of the issues you
have chosen to address.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan
your time in the course:
Week 1
Topic Selection
Week 3
Issue Review (both sides)
Week 5
Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)
Week 7
Argumentative Paper
Instructions
This week, you will conduct an issue review for your selected
topic for your project. Present a brief report of your research

4. on both sides of the issue. This should include the following:
Citation of your sources
Links to the sources where available
Brief description of the content of each of the sources (50 to 80
words for each source)
Your research review should address
at least three (3)
aspects of the issue that is the subject of your paper and must
present
at least one pro and one con article review
on each aspect. Sources should be scholarly or of very high
substantive quality.
Click on the following link to view an example. The first aspect
is written out completely, with APA citation and brief
description of content. The next two aspects should be
completely written out by you in your report, including correct
APA citation and brief description of content.
Link: Example Issue Review
Because the topics vary widely, the nature of your research will
also vary. If you are writing about gene therapy, for example,
you will have to support your points with scholarly medical
opinion. You may need to review researching techniques. Visit
the research links provided in the
Required Resources
section in this activity for more information.

5. Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
PART3 (WEEK5)
Introduction
You have arrived at the third part of the Course Project. By this
week, you should have collected the sources that you need to
support, with relevant evidence, the position you have taken on
the issue you chose, and the three aspects of the issue you will
write about. This week you will submit a thesis statement and
an annotated bibliography of at least five sources that you will
use in your paper.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan
your time in the course:
Week 1

6. Topic Selection
Week 3
Issue Review (both sides)
Week 5
Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)
Week 7
Argumentative Paper
Instructions
This week, submit the following:
A thesis statement stating your opinion/conclusion on the issue,
the supporting points you will offer and at least one relevant
opposing view you will address.
An annotated bibliography with evaluation of at least five (5)
sources you intend to use in your final paper to support your
claim.
These are sources that provide evidence to support that your
claim should be accepted by the reader.
Scholarly sources are preferred and should be used where
available; due to the nature of some of the topics, authoritative
articles in very high quality substantive journals may also be

7. acceptable.
Use the
Source Evaluation Worksheet
to determine the following:
If your source is
current
If it is not current, explain why you think it is acceptable.
If your source is
credible
,
reliable,
and
authoritative
How well your source
supports
your
thesis
If the annotation does not make this obvious, explain to your
instructor how you will use it.

8. If your
support
is popular
If it is, explain to your instructor why you think it is acceptable.
Prepare a citation, annotation, and evaluation for each source.
Click on the following link for an example:
Link: How to Complete the Source Evaluation Worksheet
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 100-150 words
per source for Part 1;
50-80 words
per source for Part 2
(not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page

9. References page
PART4 ( WEEK7)
Introduction
This week, all the hard work you have done in researching your
topic and issue will come to fruition in your argumentative
paper. Once you feel you have got the final draft, try to put the
paper aside, even for a few hours, and then read it again.
Did you address at least three aspects of the issue you chose?
Does each aspect have relevant and authoritative evidence in
support of your point?
Have you included a view that is in opposition to your
viewpoint, and have you answered that opposing view, pointing
out its flaws in such a way as to refute it?
Edit your paper – look for wordiness, repetition, vagueness,
ambiguities. Check the organization of the paper as a whole;
make sure each paragraph maintains focus. After you are
satisfied that the content of your paper is good, carefully
proofread it and correct mechanical errors.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan
your time in the course:
Week 1

10. Topic Selection
Week 3
Issue Review (both sides)
Week 5
Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)
Week 7
Argumentative Paper
Instructions
This week, you will complete your argumentative paper.
Following the directions in assigned textbook reading on how
write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 1.
Be sure your essay contains the following:
An opening paragraph that states a clear thesis that is focused,
plausible, and arguable and that gives direction and purpose to
the paper
A fair-minded, balanced, and objective development of the pros
and cons of the issue in a well-organized sequence of ideas,
free of mechanical errors
Credible, reliable, and authoritative evidence in support of the
points made
A strong conclusion that summarizes your views, reminds the
audience of the issue and its importance, and shows in brief

11. that you have successfully defended your thesis
Note
As you do your research, it is permissible to change your
sources. Also, because of the recency and relevance of these
issues, no sources older than 5 years should be used other than
as historical information. Critical thinkers do the research first
and then side with the preponderance of evidence. You might
want to follow that principle.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 4-6 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page