Title: The Debate on Gun Control in the United States: History, Perspectives, and My Position

Begin the assignment by discussing the background/history of your selected topic (1 page). Then proceed to discuss in detail each side/position of the issue (4 pages; 2 pages per side). Lastly, select which position you support and explain in detail why you support that position (1 page). Students are required to substantially use at least five outside academic sources (not including the assigned class readings) for the assignment. Students are permitted to use the class readings for the assignment, but the assigned class readings do not count as one of the five outside sources. For the background and position sections, students must back up their statements with facts/evidence.