In this essay, you will present a valid argument on a relevant local issue (such as the Alcohol

Beach Ban, or the Smoking Ban in El Cajon). The issue you choose must relate to an action, not a fact. For example, you might argue for or against. Local government banning alcohol consumption at the beach (an action), but not for or against the

existence of the public

consuming alcohol in public spaces

(a fact).You must use at least

3

credible outside sources, one

of which must be in opposition of the position you take. Out of these 3 sources, you should

choose at least one deep-background source—a book or broad-focus scholarly journal article;

you should also choose at least one immediate source—a newspaper article or broadcast media

originating within the past 6 months. Furthermore, you must acknowledge and refute at least two

reasons/points from the opposition’s argument. Finally, you will propose a call to action in your

conclusion.

Guidelines:

The research paper should be 750-1000 words in length, double-spaced, and typed in a 12pt font

(Times New Roman). Please note that you will need to write a Works Cited page in MLA format

for all outside sources used in your essay.