Controversial Research Topics Select one topic below to develop your Final Argumentative paper: 1. Gun violence. All people should or should not have the right to own guns. 2. Drug Crisis in the United States.

Discussion Question #4: APA Style

Discussion Question: What strategies can students employ to ensure their APA style paper meets the rigorous standards for citation and formatting? Discuss common pitfalls in APA formatting, including in-text citations, abstract paragraphs, reference lists, and headings, and share effective techniques for mastering these elements to produce a polished, academically sound paper. Develop at least 400 words; submit as an attachment file.

Final Essay (No Extensions)

100 points possible
Controversial Research Topics
Select one topic below to develop your Final Argumentative paper:
1. Gun violence. All people should or should not have the right to own guns.

2. Drug Crisis in the United States. All drugs should or should not be legalized. 

3. All juveniles should or should not be tried and treated as adults in Louisiana.

4. Immigration issues in the United States. Is immigration a pathway to freedom and prosperity in the United States? Should immigrants be allowed to come to the United States? why or why not
5. Should the government tell us what we should or should not do about women's reproductive rights in the United States? Why or why not/

6. Climate change is or is not humanity's greatest threat. Why or why not/ 

7. Banning Books in the K-12 educational system. How does banning books affect students' education?

 Type your paper using the guidelines for APA style.

 You should have an introduction with background information, your thesis sentence, your position on the issue, body paragraphs, an opposition paragraph, and a conclusion. Once completed, include the title page, abstract page, and the reference page. At least 1200 words in length.
 You cannot use 1^st or 2^nd person pronouns in this paper. You can only use 3^rd person pronouns. Do not say, “I think, feel, believe.” Must have at least three sources. Do not use Wikipedia as a source.
Type your assignment in a Word document. Indent each paragraph, double space, 12-inch font, Times New Roman style. Save your file and submit it as an attachment file.

Rubric

Persuasive Writing with APA style as per assignment