People might be motivated to move away from their countries of origin for many reasons, known as push factors. Similarly, people are also drawn to a certain country for many other reasons, known as pu

People might be motivated to move away from their countries of origin for many reasons, known as push factors. Similarly, people are also drawn to a certain country for many other reasons, known as pull factors. 

Write a 250-word essay explaining your informed opinion about immigration policy and immigration reform. Review  arguments supporting and opposing increased immigration. Do some research then, make a claim in support of one side, explain your reasoning, and support your reasons with evidence and arguments from your resources.

Use the Process section below to help support your research and writing.

Process

Follow the steps below to complete your essay, and use the links provided to assist with your research and writing. When you have finished your essay, use the drop box to submit it to your teacher.

1. Gather sources. Begin by gathering additional sources to build your argument. Make sure to examine your sources for accuracy. For each source, consider these questions:
2. Develop your argument. Now that you have analyzed sources to use as evidence, revisit the essay question. Then develop your argument with these factors in mind:
3. Write your essay. As you write your paper, use quotations from and summaries of your sources to support your argument. Be careful: To avoid plagiarism, make sure to cite your sources properly with in-text citations and a works cited page