Should people be allowed to share their opinions about anything freely,
or should government regulate what we can say in public?
Research
Find four articles on this subject, two making the case against and two
making the case for. Choose only from reputable websites.
Brainstorming
Based on your experience and what you’ve read in those sources, make a list of reasons for and against, then decide where you stand on the issue and
formulate your thesis statement.
Writing the essay
In a well-organized essay discuss this issue and support your claims with
quotes and information from your sources. Devote a good part of your paper to presenting the opposite point of view and respond to it. Avoid fallacies and emotional or vulgar language.
The paper must be at least 4 pages long, MLA style, double spaced,
Times New Roman size 12 font. Include in-text citations and a Works Cited
page with the corresponding references you used
| Introduction: (hooks + thesis statement) |
| Claim 1: Your first reason in support your stance. |
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Claim 2: Your second reason in support of your stance. |
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Claim 3: Your third reason in support of your stance. |
| Counter claim 1: The opposing point of view and your response. |
| Counter claim 2: The opposing point of view and your response. |
| Counter claim 3: The opposing point of view and your response. |
| Conclusion: Your judgment, final thoughts… etc. |
Make sure any claim or counter claim you state is supported by quotes from
reputable sources.