Rights for Same Sex Marriage

hese are only a few of the issues about which one can write. However, say something original! The same tired arguments have been made about most issues to the point

where they lack any impact. Instead, you should choose an issue about which you can develop an intelligent, thoughtful, and unique set of points. So deciding upon your

topic is the biggest challenge of this assignment.

For this assignment, you may engage in research to learn more about your chosen issue. This research should be only to gain necessary background information if needed;

it should not involve seeking out the arguments of others on the issue. Therefore, YOU MAY NOT INCLUDE ANY RESEARCH IN YOUR PAPER (such as statistics or ideas

presented by others). Instead, you must develop your paper based on your own ideas. Therefore, you should choose a topic about which you are knowledgable and believe

that you can develop a thoughtful, intelligent argument for change. There are two primary reasons for this “no research” requirement: I haven’t yet taught you how to

properly credit other people’s ideas (so you may end up committing plagiarism if you use research information at this point), plus I really want to see you develop

original thoughts rather than repeat what others have already said.

Lastly, remember that the point of this assignment is NOT simply to share your views on an issue. Instead, you are seeking to write a persuasive essay that revolves

around a series of logical points. You should not make any assumptions about the reader’s view on the issue and should otherwise also adhere to the standards of