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Instructions

In this journal assignment, select two potential problems that a) have two logical sides to the issue (your viewpoint and an opposing viewpoint); b) are researchable; and c) are related to your career or degree.

For your submission, write a fully developed paragraph for each problem (5-8 sentences each) explaining two sides to the issue (how is it argumentative?), how you plan to approach it in your project (what side are you going to take?), and why you’re personally interested in it (of all the potential problems in your field or degree, why did you choose this?).

When writing the paragraphs, feel free to express any other thoughts or concerns you may have about the topic choices.

After exploring the argumentativeness of your problems, take a moment to consider the bigger picture. Then, in one to two paragraphs, briefly reflect on the importance of persuasion with the potential topic you are most likely to write about. Why is it important that people consider your side with your selected topic? Who is your audience, and why is it important to convince them that your view on your topic is the better (or more correct) view? Remember to try to be specific in your assignment, as this information will help guide you as you work on your project in the coming weeks.

1-6 From Problem to Persuasion 

Overview: The journal activity in this course is private between you and the instructor. This week, you spent some time reflecting on persuasion in your everyday life, and you shared some potential topic ideas with your peers and instructor. But why is persuasion so important? Let’s think about that a little bit in this journal assignment.

Reviewing your brainstorming activity, select two potential problems that a) have two logical sides to the issue (your viewpoint and an opposing viewpoint); b) are researchable; and c) are related to your career or degree.

In your journal, write a fully developed paragraph for each problem (5–8 sentences each) explaining the two sides to the issue (how is it argumentative?); how you plan to approach the problem in your project (what side are you going to take?); and why you are personally interested in the problem (of all the potential problems in your field or degree, why did you choose this?).When writing the paragraphs, feel free to express any other thoughts or concerns you may have about the topic choices.

After exploring the argumentativeness of your problems, take a moment to consider the bigger picture. Then, in one to two paragraphs, briefly reflect on the importance of persuasion with the potential topic you are most likely to write about. Why is it important that people consider your side with your selected topic? Who is your audience, and why is it important to convince them that your view on your topic is the better (or more correct) view? Remember to try to be specific in your assignment; this information will help guide you as you work on your project in the coming weeks.

Guidelines for Submission: Submit the assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.