1. Here’s whatcha do: Go to www.procon.orgwww.procon.org Pick a topic! Skim over the background information, but focus on the Pros and Cons list. Spend 10-15 minutes reading over that part specifically. On your own paper, write the topic as your title. For #1, explain in your own words, what the controversy is.

2. #2. Write the two best PROS from the list. WRITE THEM IN YOUR OWN WORDS. #3. Write the two best CONS from the list. WRITE THEM IN YOUR OWN WORDS. #4 What is the weakest PRO on that list? Explain why you think it’s not a strong point. #5 What is the weakest CON on that list. Explain why you think it’s not a strong point. #6 What do you think after all this? Make your claim, provide evidence and commentary.

3. #7 Give your own examples of fallacies for the topic. You can pretend you’re writing for a commercial. Argument from authority Slippery slope Emotional appeal