Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3
- Lesson
Introduction
Over the eight weeks of the course, you will work on a paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You will select a topic, choose an issue related to that topic, thoroughly research both sides of the issue, and then write a paper that supports one side or the other of the issue. Your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly modules.
Instructions
This week, you will choose one of the following topics for your project:
- Defunding the police
- Critical race theory
- Gender dysphoria treatment
- Mandatory vaccination
- Healthcare equity
- Pandemic planning and response
- Nursing homes - Inadequate staffing and mandatory overtime
- Expanding the Nurse Licensure Compact
- Holistic medicine
- Telehealth
If you want to propose a different topic, you must have the consent of your instructor. When you choose a topic, think of specific issues under that topic that you will explore. Click on the following link for an example: