Joining a conversation

Writing practice: Joining a conversation

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Select a controversial topic you are interested in and about which there is some debate. Locate two documents arguing different sides of the debate. Briefly summarize the opposing positions in the space below. Which position seems more reasonable to you? Which author seems more credible? Why?

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Select a controversial topic you are interested in and about which there is some debate. Locate two documents arguing different sides of the debate. Briefly summarize the opposing positions in the space below. Which position seems more reasonable to you? Which author seems more credible? Why?

Join the conversation by writing a letter to one of the authors to explain your position in the debate and offer a critical response to the author’s ideas. Use the space below.

Question

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Join the conversation by writing a letter to one of the authors to explain your position in the debate and offer a critical response to the author’s ideas. Use the space below.