Write a research essay about a current, debatable New York City issue. Your essay should be structured around a clear and compelling thesis that takes a position on a debatable topic that is, one about which reasonable people may disagree. For Essay 3, you should assume that your audience will be open to lively and reasoned (but not ad hominem) debate, and not necessarily predisposed to agree with you. As you develop a strong persuasive argument, make sure to draw upon specific evidence from your research to support your claims, and acknowledge and address any potential counterarguments. Also make sure to avoid any rhetorical fallacies!As part of your essay, you should use at least three sources. For example, you might cite a New York Times article for relevant facts that support your argument, or cite a report produced by a New York City agency for relevant statistics. Make sure to use your sources selectively and analytically. You should use MLA format and include a Works Cited list at the end of your paper.
