1. Pros 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Cons

2. Advantages 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Disadvantages

3. Yes – Why? 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. No – Why?

4. 2-10-14: What issue are you going to write your research paper over? Energy Drinks, Plastic Surgery on Teens, or Electronic Alternative to cigarettes. What point of view do you have on the issue? I will show you how to do research. Computer Lab 529 tomorrow!

5. 2-12-14: Read one of the articles that you printed out yesterday. Write down 3 quotes from the article that you think you will use in your research paper. As you read start to annotate your articles, also start to make a new pros and cons list tailored to your topic. Think about what is your strongest and weakest arguments. Also don’t forget to label quotes for the opposing side.

6. 2-13-14: What are 3 questions you have about college life, dorm life, or Greek life (fraternities or sorority)? Make sure you have your articles are read, highlighted, and annotated.

7. 2-14-14: Look at your annotated articles. Write down 3 quotes from the articles that are on the opposite side of your argument. Make a new outline with your thesis statement. Think about what is your strongest and weakest arguments. Read over essay example and rubric.