Assignment 1: Position Paper One – Media and SocietyThis is the first of two (2) position papers based on the following scenario to be completed in this course. Imagine that you are running for a st

Assignment 1: Position Paper One – Media and Society

This is the first of two (2) position papers based on the following scenario to be completed in this course. Imagine that you are running for a state office (e.g., governor,  senator, or representative) and you have to prepare a position paper for  a debate on controversial issues in the news. (Select one (1) of the  topics addressed in the first four weeks of this class.) You will want  your position paper to demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid  claims, personal passion, and credible support that is cited correctly  because the paper will be provided to the news media before the debate  and will be scrutinized by the media and reported on regarding these  criteria. Your professor will serve as your close advisor whose job is  to review the paper and provide feedback to you on the paper’s strengths  and weaknesses.  

Write a two to three (2-3) page (700 to 1,200 words) paper in which you:

1. Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first  paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable  sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. (It’s  important to grab the audience’s interest and inform the audience of  what the main and support points are.)
2. Provide two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.)
3. Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.
4. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
5. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking  with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible  support for the claims.
6. Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in  addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been  published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the  position paper. (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.)

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA.  Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the  student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required  assignment page length.