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Some possible issues include: Stem cell research Same sex marriage Womens right to choose / abortion Gun control Immigration Euthanasia Privatizing Social Security Death penalty / Capital punishment Safe sex / abstinence / sex education Outsourcing Animal research / Animal rights Limits on in vitro fertilization Athletes, steroids, & the record book U.S. Korea policy Restrictions on U.S. Syria policy contraception vs. Viagra Legalizing marijuana Raising taxes on Women in combat roles in the military corporations and the wealthy If you have another issue you would like to write about, bring it to class on Wednesday, April 3. We can talk more about this assignment then. Grading Criteria: Content: (8 points) Do you describe the arguments on both sides of the issue? Do you cite the sources for the arguments on both sides of the issue? Do you identify the fallacies of relevance and/or of insufficient evidence used by either side? Do you make strong arguments for the side you are arguing foe? Form: (4 points) 4 points = Demonstrates clear competence in writing: no serious errors in grammar, usage or mechanics; addresses topic completely and in depth; is well organized; conforms to the specifications of the assignment (length and format). 3 points = Demonstrates adequate writing: some distracting errors in grammar, usage or mechanics; or addresses topic superficially or repetitively; or fails to organize thoughts into paragraphs; or fails to conform to the specifications of the assignment (length and format). 2 points = Demonstrates one of the following weaknesses: shows limited control of grammar, usage or mechanics; fails to address all aspects of the topic; is poorly organized and developed; fails to conform to the specifications of the assignment (length and format). 1 point = Demonstrates two of the following weaknesses: shows limited control of grammar, usage or mechanics; fails to address all aspects of the topic; is poorly organized and developed; fails to conform to the specifications of the assignment (length and format). 0 points = Demonstrates all of the following weaknesses: shows limited control of grammar, usage or mechanics; fails to address all aspects of the topic; is poorly organized and developed; fails to conform to the specifications of the assignment (length and format). 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