Look through current newspapers and periodicals to determine what issues are being debated and discussed in the U.S. and around the world. (You must find at least one source related to your topic published within the last two years.) Some examples are-should children under the age of 18 be tried as adults? Or should taxpayers' dollars be used to bail out private companies?

Choose an issue of interest, preferably related to your major area of study Identify at least three tentative sources related to the topic you have selected.

Your topics must be approved by the instructor. Some topics, such as abortion, gun control, legalizing marijuana, gay marriage, and the death penalty, are not acceptable.

Task 2: Proposal

Create a proposal for the selected issue. In the proposal, include the following information:

1. A paragraph of 75-100 words, describing the issue and how it relates to your major field of study. If the topic is not related to your field of study, why did you choose the topic?

2. A tentative thesis statement on the issue, containing narrow topic, stance, and three claims.

3. Create a References page and use correct APA documentation to list the sources you used in completing this part of the project.