Description
Position Paper
For this assignment, you will be tackling a controversial issue in the field of education. You will choose a topic from the following list: This is the topic that I choose
Is There Support for Arming Teachers in Schools?
I have provided two selected readings on each of the topics above – the two readings provide opposing views on the topic. Once you have selected a topic, you will be responsible for reading both sides of each issue, then writing a 3-page paper that contains 3 parts.
Part 1 – introduce the topic
Part 2 – decide on which side of the debate you fall and provide a clear rationale for your decision (obviously citing the provided readings). This portion of the paper should be ~1 page in length.
- Part 3 – of the paper requires you to explain the side of the argument with which you disagree. You do not need to advocate for the opposing position; however, you need to provide an unbiased, objective explanation of why people feel differently than you on the topic. (obviously citing the provided readings). This portion of the paper should also be ~1 page in length.