Persuasion & Argumentation

Final ProjectThe Final Project has two parts:A six- to eight-page paper.A PowerPoint presentation.The Final ProjectThroughout this course we are examining methods of persuasion. The great issues of our day are far from being resolved, but effectivepersuasion can begin to build consensus. Your Final Project requires you to tackle a current controversial issue with multiple validpositions and use persuasion to convince your audience that your position on the issue is correct. The written portion of your FinalProject must be six to eight pages of content (not including title and reference pages) and can include multimedia, interactive video,pictures, commercials, movie scenes, web links, etc. to bolster your opinions. Your paper should incorporate the latest methods ofpersuasion to prove your points to your instructor. You are encouraged to find a topic that you feel passionate about. The listprovided is just to help you with the sorts of ideas that may be appropriate for your project. You are not limited to these topics, butplease consult your instructor if you have any questions about a proper topic for this assignment. Topics to consider include:AbortionCapital punishmentSocialismGun controlSmoking/secondhand smokeStem cell researchLowering the alcohol drinking ageReinstituting the military draftHome schoolingCorporal punishment in schoolsPowerPoint PresentationSubmit a six-to eight-slide PowerPoint presentation that provides an overview of the key points from the written portion of your FinalProject.Writing the Final ProjectThe Final Project:Must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a cover page that includes:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.Must include a six- to eight-slide PowerPoint presentation.Must use at least five professional sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.Must use APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center to document all sources.Must include, on the final page, a reference page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford WritingCenter.