In unit 8, you will write a research-based argumentative essay in which you will make a claim, support that claim, acknowledge a counterclaim, and then strengthen your essay by refuting that counterclaim. This is not an opinion essay; you will choose a position on an issue and then support your position with reasons and evidence. If you have not yet chosen your topic, you may want to start here.
Avoid opinion topics!
"Best dog breed" is an opinion topic; "should cities should be allowed to ban certain dog breeds" is an argumentative topic.
"Best video game" is an opinion topic; "should teens should be allowed to play violent video games" is an argumentative topic.
What issue will you be writing about? Using a complete sentence with appropriate conventions, write your topic below. (5 points)