To begin, you will use the topic you selected in the Week 1 Standard Form Arguments
discussion forum. For this assignment, you will present and evaluate reasoning from
scholarly sources on both sides of your topic.

For an example of how to complete this paper, take a look at the Week Three Example
Paper Download Week Three Example Paper.

Conduct research from scholarly sources on each side of your issue. The UAGC library
features research Tutorials, which offer videos on getting started, understanding the
research process, vetting scholarly and popular resources, and providing instruction on
how to read a scholarly article.

Write a paper that includes the following:

Introduction (approximately 100 words)

 Explain your topic and state the specific question that you are addressing.

Presentation of an Argument (approximately 200 words)

 Describe the scholarly source on one side of the issue.
 Present what you see as the main argument from that source (present the

argument in standard form, with the premises listed above the conclusion).

Evaluation of the quality of the reasoning in this source (approximately 200 words)
You may address questions such as the following:

 How adequately does the article support the premises of the argument?
 How strongly do the premises of the argument support the truth of the

conclusion?
 What (if any) missing premises would be needed to complete the argument (make

it valid/strong)? Are these missing premises justified or merely assumptions?

Presentation of an Opposing Argument (approximately 200 words)

 Describe the scholarly source on the other side of the issue.
 Present what you see as the main argument from that source in standard form,

with the premises listed above the conclusion.

Evaluation of the quality of the reasoning in this source (approximately 200 words)
You may address questions such as the following:

 How adequately does the article support the premises of the argument?
 How strongly do the premises of the argument support the truth of the

conclusion?

 What (if any) missing premises would be needed to complete the argument (make
it valid/strong)? Are these missing premises justified or merely assumptions?

Evaluation of Arguments in Non-Scholarly and Scholarly Sources (approximately 100
words)

 Discuss the differences in the quality of the reasoning or in the degree of support
for premises in these scholarly sources contrasted with non-scholarly sources.

 If you need support, review the Scholarly and Popular Resources (1)Links to an
external site. Writing Center video.

Conclusion (approximately 50 words)

 Reflect on how this activity might influence how you conduct research in the
future.

The Scholarly Arguments paper

 Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and
references pages and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as
outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an
external site. resource.

 Must include a separate title page with the following:
 Title of paper in bold font
 Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title

page.
 Student’s name
 Name of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)
 Course name and number
 Instructor’s name
 Due date
 Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site.

resource for additional guidance.
 Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction

paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose
of your paper.

 For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as
well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing
Center resources.

 Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
 The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site.

table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have
questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment,

please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the
appropriateness of a specific source for the assignment.

 To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view The
University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick ‘n’ DirtyLinks to an external site.
tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and
the research process, and provides some library search tips.

 Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the
Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.

 Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style
as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References
ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

TOPIC
Should sex education be taught in public schools?

Argument 1:

1. Sex education can offer the proper source of information on how to communicate their sexual
problems.

2. Sec education will make sure that the younger generation of students the importance of
consent.

3. Sex education can teach students the practice of safe sex.

Sex education is important and should be taught in public schools to help inform students on the
importance of safe sex.

Argument 2:

1. Some teachers may not be adequately trained to teach students.

2. Sex education can hurt the religious beliefs of younger students.

3. Have control over the class during this subject can be difficult for some teachers.

I believe that sex education should be taught in public schools to help students have a well-
rounded education about their thoughts and their bodies. Being educated on pregnancy, and
STDS and they are transmitted sexual, and the signs and symptoms of an STD. Sex education can
always help make them aware of the Do’s and Don’ts while having a sexual relationship and how
important it is to respect another person sexually. To be honest sex is all over TV most young
students are very aware of how sex works and mort are curious so why not as a teach help them
understand and educate them on it so that they can be safer when they make the decision to
have sex. Learning how to be safe at a young age can also help when they become adults.