Topic: Ex-Felon Rights
Proposition template: Ex-Felons in the United States should regain the following rights immediately after being released from prison: the right to vote, the right to live in public housing, and the right to apply for all employment without discrimination (which would
entail “banning the box”).
Feel free to add in a specific waiting period and/or change the specific rights they regain. You will find that ex-felons lose dozens of rights even after they have completed their prison sentence. Pick 2 or 3 specific rights to debate.)
Tasks:
1) Pick your topic (from the list I provided) and write out your specific proposition.
1) Pick your topic (from the list I provided) and write out your specific proposition.
2) Research your topic, fnding at least 10 good, credible sources that provide
evidence on both sides of your debate.
evidence on both sides of your debate.
3) Construct 3 good pro arguments afrming your proposition and 3 good con
arguments against your proposition. Te premises should all be in your own words
and supported by properly cited evidence from your sources.
arguments against your proposition. Te premises should all be in your own words
and supported by properly cited evidence from your sources.
4) After you are done constructing your arguments, write at least 10 good moderator
questions that a well-informed moderator would ask someone debating this topic.
You will be successful in this debate if you:
a) frame your proposition well,
b) research both sides of your topic thoroughly,
c) construct 3 good pro arguments and 3 good con arguments, in your own words,
each argument leading to its own specifc conclusion,
d) support each of your arguments well with properly cited evidence,
e) avoid emotive language and logical fallacies, and
f) ask moderator questions that demonstrate your understanding of the challenges
both sides of your debate topic must face.
For your full debate project, each of you is to submit a minimum of:
questions that a well-informed moderator would ask someone debating this topic.
You will be successful in this debate if you:
a) frame your proposition well,
b) research both sides of your topic thoroughly,
c) construct 3 good pro arguments and 3 good con arguments, in your own words,
each argument leading to its own specifc conclusion,
d) support each of your arguments well with properly cited evidence,
e) avoid emotive language and logical fallacies, and
f) ask moderator questions that demonstrate your understanding of the challenges
both sides of your debate topic must face.
For your full debate project, each of you is to submit a minimum of:
3 strong pro arguments for your topic. Each argument should be fully developed with
a minimum of 6 clear premises that logically support a specifc conclusion related to a
particular aspect of your larger conclusion (a total of 18 premise + evidence pro
pairs). All of the premises must be written in your own words, and supported by a
separate piece of well-documented evidence.
a minimum of 6 clear premises that logically support a specifc conclusion related to a
particular aspect of your larger conclusion (a total of 18 premise + evidence pro
pairs). All of the premises must be written in your own words, and supported by a
separate piece of well-documented evidence.
3 strong con arguments for your topic. Each argument should be fully developed with
a minimum of 6 clear premises that logically support a specifc conclusion related to a
particular aspect of your larger conclusion (a total of 18 premise + evidence con
pairs). All of the premises must be written in your own words, and supported by a
separate pieces of well-documented evidence.
a minimum of 6 clear premises that logically support a specifc conclusion related to a
particular aspect of your larger conclusion (a total of 18 premise + evidence con
pairs). All of the premises must be written in your own words, and supported by a
separate pieces of well-documented evidence.
10 credible and relevant sources for your debate topic (these cannot include sources
like procon.org, debate.org, thoughtco.com, debatewise.org, etc.). You need to
include a minimum of 2 specifc, relevant pieces of information from each of these
sources somewhere in your arguments or moderator questions. (20 points)
10 good moderator questions, in your own words. Half of your moderator questions
should be aimed at the weaknesses of the pro side of the debate and half of your
questions should be aimed at the weaknesses of the con side of the debate. (20 points)
Tis assignment should be at least 6 pages, not including your works cited page.
Longer assignments are fne. Typically A-level fnal projects are 10 – 12 pages.
(Remember to include your specifc proposition at the top of your submission.)
You need to submit your own work, in your own words. If your turnitin score is
above 25% you will not receive a passing grade for this assignment. If your work is
plagiarized or “Rogeted,” in any way, you will receive a failing grade for the
assignment.
I’m not concerned if the sources you provide are in MLA, APA, etc. format as long as
you include adequate information so that I can easily fnd each source and verify that
it’s a credible and relevant source
like procon.org, debate.org, thoughtco.com, debatewise.org, etc.). You need to
include a minimum of 2 specifc, relevant pieces of information from each of these
sources somewhere in your arguments or moderator questions. (20 points)
10 good moderator questions, in your own words. Half of your moderator questions
should be aimed at the weaknesses of the pro side of the debate and half of your
questions should be aimed at the weaknesses of the con side of the debate. (20 points)
Tis assignment should be at least 6 pages, not including your works cited page.
Longer assignments are fne. Typically A-level fnal projects are 10 – 12 pages.
(Remember to include your specifc proposition at the top of your submission.)
You need to submit your own work, in your own words. If your turnitin score is
above 25% you will not receive a passing grade for this assignment. If your work is
plagiarized or “Rogeted,” in any way, you will receive a failing grade for the
assignment.
I’m not concerned if the sources you provide are in MLA, APA, etc. format as long as
you include adequate information so that I can easily fnd each source and verify that
it’s a credible and relevant source