Pro and Con of an Issue
Overview:
This assignment requires you to write two paragraphs. The first paragraph will be the “pro” in support of your issue. The second paragraph will be the “con” of your issue. Each paragraph will have a paraphrased or summarized example. Instructions:
1. Select ONE of these issues: a. Wage Standards b. Screen Time for Children c. Jury Duty
2. Go to the Library database and search for one “pro” article and one “con” article on the issue.
3. Read the article and underline important support that you will want to include in your paragraphs.
4. Create your pro paragraph using your pro article; include a paraphrase or a summary of the evidence from your article. Be sure to include an in-text citation: (author’s last name, year of publication).
5. Create your con paragraph using your con article; include a paraphrase or a summary of the evidence from your article. Be sure to include an in-text citation: (author’s last name, year of publication).
6. Make sure you create a reference page for the two articles you use in your paragraphs. Requirements:
“¢ Submit a Word document or PDF.
“¢ Include an APA formatted title page and proper APA style formatting on the document (Times New Roman, 12-point font suggested), with 1-inch margins and double-spaced.
“¢ Each paragraph should be 7-9 sentences.
“¢ Use evidence from an academic and reliable library resource that is either paraphrased or summarized.
Make sure to include that evidence in your essay with a parenthetical citation and a references page.
Follow proper APA format when including that evidence. “¢ Use objective third-person language: “he,” “she,” “it,” “him,” “her,” “himself,” “herself,” “itself,” “they,” “them,” “their,” “themselves.” (Avoid subjective language, such as “I,” “me,” “you,” “we,” “us,”etc.)

Unit 4 Assignment: Pro and Con of an Issue Submission Link
For this assignment, select one of these issues to write about:

Wage Standards
Screen Time for Kids
Jury Duty

Create one “pro” paragraph in support of the issue and one “con” paragraph against the issue.You need to include one academic and reliable source in the “pro” paragraph and one in the “con” paragraph.Please review the attached directions for Unit 4 Assignment: Pro and Con of an Issue Unit 4 Assignment: Pro and Con of an Issue – Alternative Formats . Then, submit it using the submission link above by 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday, of Unit 4.You should also make sure to submit a Word document or PDF through the submission link. You can review directions for submitting an assignment in Blackboard through this resource: