Instruction
It is a designated “Writing-Across-the-Curriculum” course. This means that the student must pass the writing part of the course in order to pass the course. You are required to do one position paper from the list below. The paper should be 2,000 words in length, 12-point type, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides and top to bottom. Do not place your paper in any binder, folder, or notebook. Simply staple it in the upper left hand corner. The list of references is in addition to the submitted pages. We will discuss writing style, style manuals, and other similar matters in class.
Begin your paper with a strong opening statement, which includes your position. Follow this up with relevant supporting arguments and evidence. You should use a minimum of six different information sources to support your contention. Do not cite a website but rather the person or organization providing the information. Do not forget to document the information source (i.e. journal, newspaper, or website).
Be sure to end your paper with a summary of the main points and recommendations for change when appropriate. Give credit for the references cited in your paper, using any standard style manual for form of citation. Your presentation and the way you support your position will determined the final paper grade. The list of topic areas includes the following:
Topic:
• The FDA should or should not be allowed to regulate the tobacco industry.