Title: The Legalization of Marijuana: A Strong Argument in Favor Introduction The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been ongoing for decades, with strong arguments on both sides. However, after thorough research and critical thinking, I have come to

Elements of Arguments
Objectives
Develop a STRONG thesis statement(highlight in green)
Defend your thesis statement with at least two pieces of evidence (highlight in yellow)
Reflect on each piece of evidence (highlight in blue)
State why each piece of evidence is important to your thesis topic ( highlight in pink/purple)
Deliverables
A 500-word paper
Step 1
Write a paper.
In a 500-word paper, consider a controversial topic that people are usually on one side or the other of (e.g. whether or not marijuana should be legalized) and address the following:
Use the four main elements of an argument to try and change your reader’s opinion.
Use techniques that draw the reader in and make them want to read your paper, even if they may not agree with you.
List the critical thinking skills you employed to devise the argument in your paper.