Assignment 2: Course Project Task 2—Developing Arguments

Assignment 2: Course Project Task 2—Developing Arguments

For your course project, you will write a short paper on a specific topic or problem dealing with a subject from the natural sciences. In M2: Assignment 2, you selected a topic.

In this assignment, you will prepare arguments in support of and in opposition to your topic. If you have difficulties in formulating arguments, please contact your instructor for guidance.

In this assignment, complete the following:

Develop three written arguments in support of your thesis.
Develop three written arguments in opposition to your thesis.

Be sure to include the following:

Support your arguments with reasons and scholarly references.
Provide evidence from your textbook or an external reference to support your arguments. The external reference can be from a reliable source on the Internet or a book/journal article from the Argosy University Online Library.

Each written argument should be at least a paragraph in length.

Note: These arguments cannot be statements of your own opinions. They must be supported by scholarly references.

Write a 2–3-page paper, excluding the title and reference page, in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Presented three, well-reasoned arguments supporting your thesis, including scholarly references and evidence from reliable sources in support of these arguments.
40
Presented three, well-reasoned arguments opposing your thesis, including scholarly references and evidence from reliable sources in support of these arguments.
40
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100