Writing Arguments

EXERCISE 21.1 Limiting a Topic and Providing Background Information

EXERCISE 21.1

Limiting a Topic and Providing Background Information

Working alone or with a partner, choose two of the following issues. For each issue, use two or more strategies from Chapter 5 to limit the topic. Then list the background information readers might need to understand the issue.

Question 21.28

1. Moral implications of state-operated lotteries

Question 21.29

2. Computer networks and the right to privacy

Question 21.30

3. Speech codes on campus

Question 21.31

4. Religious symbols on public property

Question 21.32

5. Mandatory drug testing