As a part of the Week 5 Persuasive Research Paper and Presentation, this week you a topic and your rationale for its selection. Your topic may be from the following list, or you may ask your instructor for approval on a topic of your choice that argues your personal position on a controversial topic that you think is worthy of public debate. The topic must be current; part of an ongoing debate; or a relatively new, unknown topic that you think deserves more attention, such as: to the database available in the library for assistance in selecting a topic. a 350-word paper in which you describe your focused topic, the rationale for choosing the topic, and the main supporting points of your proposed argument. responses to the following in your paper: your paper for effective use of basic English grammar, word usage, and sentence style before turning in your paper. your paper consistent with appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
