Choose a debate from the list below, do some basic research to familiarize yourself with the issues, and write a short (750 word) essay arguing for OR against the topic. This type of writing is referred to as opinion writing in popular media and is an effective way to engage with a broad audience.
Step One: The Topic I choose is : Banning religious practices involving animals (for example, animal sacrifices in Santeria)
Step two:
Do some basic research to find out about the positions argued for and against the topic, choose one example of the debate as it has happened within the past 20 years, and choose the position you wish to take.
Step Three:
Analyze your example, find a brief, clear illustration of that example, then draft your opinion essay. Be sure to read over the rubric below to get a clear sense of our expectations for this assessment.