opposition paper

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You may choose to argue against any of the following current proposals, these are the absoluteONLY

topics you can use for this paper:

ï‚· Upping the qualifications for the TOPS program

ï‚· Legalizing Sports betting in Louisiana casinos (*note, this is different from the recently

voted on bill to legalize sports betting online in La.*)

ï‚· LSU placing less emphasis on ACT scores for admission

ï‚· Abolishing the death penalty in Louisiana

 Requiring exotic dancers to be 21 to work in gentlemen’s clubs in Louisiana

 Raising Louisiana’s gas tax

ï‚· The creation of the City of St. George from areas in Baton Rouge

ï‚· Doing away with the Film Tax Credit program in Louisiana

Opposition Outline:

I. Thesis

II. Sub-point 1

III. Sub-point 2

IV. Sub-point 3

V. Sub-point 4

VI. Conclusion

English 1023 –Opposition Paper/Final Paper

1. Instead of a final exam, you will write a final paper. It will be due the day and time you

would normally take the final exam for this class. We will meet the day of the exam, but

you must upload your paper to Canvas as you have done the entire semester. The due

dates and times for each class are listed below.

YOU MUST adhere to the due date and time for your class !

2. You will write a paper opposing a current issue that is listed on the opposition topic file

on Canvas.

3. Write a clear, thoughtful, and well-drafted essay in which you oppose one of the provided

topics. Support your assertions with specific examples and remember to EXPLAIN the

examples. This is NOT a hate-fest, your paper will be based on logical evidence, not

attacking, using belittling language towards an individual, or a group of people. (BE

NICE!!). Your essay should be comprised of six paragraphs: an introduction, four body

paragraphs that support your thesis, and a conclusion. Make sure you use transitions

between paragraphs and ideas. Your paper should be 1200-1500 words. If you fail to

make word count, the highest grade you will receive on the paper is a D.

4. You must use at least four direct quotations, no more than 7 with proper parenthetical

citations from at least four reliable sources (but no more than 6). Remember that a

quotation must never stand alone; it must always be part of your own sentence. Also

remember that you must interpret or explain the quotation/example or show how it helps

to prove the point you are trying to make. Your quotes must only be a sentence long at

most, NO LONG QUOTES!! Include a works cited page with the essay cited properly.

I also want to see the use of not only quotes, but summary and paraphrasing as well. You

will include a properly formatted Works Cited page with this paper.

5. Your essay will be uploaded to plagiarism detection software, it is up to you to make sure

your paper is 100% your work, newly created for this assignment, and free from all forms

of plagiarism. If you chose to plagiarize, you will be penalized in accordance to both

course and BRCC policies; you will receive a zero on the paper, and will not be allowed

to make up or resubmit a new version of the paper.

6. This essay is due no later than the due date listed below for your class. In accordance

with course policies, late papers will be accepted and penalized. For each day the paper

will be penalized 10 points. The hour begins the minute after due date time. After 2 days,

the module closes, and the paper is recorded as a zero. As always, you are responsible for

uploading the correct file.

7. Your final essay must be word-processed using Microsoft Word, double-spaced, and

conform to MLA style. Use 12-point Times New Roman for your font style and size.

8. Your essay will be evaluated according to the grading guidelines rubric posted on

Canvas.

9. This assignment is considered one of the major components of the class (refer to your

syllabus). If you do not complete this assignment, you cannot pass the class.