English - Portfolio Project Controversial Topic: Hostile Work Environment Please find attached the Proposal Worksheet

English - Portfolio Project Week 2

Controversial Topic: Hostile Work Environment

Goal: To get started on your Portfolio Project, please complete this worksheet to look at your proposed topic, which side you will take, and what points you would like to explore in your essay and presentation.

Directions

Please answer the questions below with your chosen topic and responses. You can just type your answers directly below each question. Each section will help you complete your final essay and presentation in the course.

Introduction

1. What controversial topic are you going to explore? Form your topic as a question like the examples in the Portfolio Project directions.

1. How are you answering this question? As in, what side you will be taking in your argument?

Body

1. Look at the reasons why you believe this side is right:

1. 1. List your first reason and give an example of evidence that can back up this reason:

1. 1. List your second reason and give an example of evidence that can back up this reason:

1. 1. List your third reason and give an example of evidence that can back up this reason:

1. Look at sources you may be able to use for each of your chosen reasons:

1. 1. For your first reason, do you think you will be able to find credible and scholarly resources? What challenges may come up when researching this reason?

1. 1. For your second reason, do you think you will be able to find credible and scholarly resources? What challenges may come up when researching this reason?

1. 1. For your third reason, do you think you will be able to find credible and scholarly resources? What challenges may come up when researching this reason?

Counterarguments

1. What is a counterargument someone could have about your topic – what is a reason they may not agree with your side?

1. How will you address or dispute this counterargument?