In the Standard Form Arguments discussion this week, you selected the topic you

In the Standard Form Arguments discussion this week, you selected the topic you will address in your papers for this course. In this first paper, you will find two articles in popular (non-scholarly) sources that address your topic from opposing perspectives. You will present and evaluate their reasoning.
For an example paper, look at the Week One Example Paper and download it.
First, find two popular (non-scholarly) sources that argue for opposing positions on your topic. [Guidance on finding popular sources].
In your paper,
Address the following prompts in your introduction (approximately 100 words):
State your topic.
Briefly explain why you chose this topic (e.g., why it is important to you).
Explain the first popular source you found (approximately 75 words).
Provide a descriiption of the source and include a link.
Provide a brief evaluation of the source, addressing questions such as:
Does the source address the argument fairly or is it one-sided?
Does the source present clear and direct reasoning?
Does the source use language that could bias the reader to one side or the other?
Present the argument from first source (approximately 75 words):
Present the main argument given within the article for a stance on your topic. Present the argument in standard form.
In standard form, the premises are listed, one by one, above the conclusion.
Each premise/conclusion is one declarative sentence.
See sample paper for an example.
Evaluate the quality of the reasoning in this source (approximately 200 words). You may address questions such as:
Do the premises seem to be well supported?
How strongly do the premises of the argument support the truth of the conclusion?
Are there any errors (as far as you can tell) in the argument?
What (if any) missing premises could be added to strengthen the argument?
How might someone with a different point of view reply to this argument?
Explain the second popular source (same instructions as for the first source above).
Present the argument from the second source in standard form (same instructions as for the first source above).
Evaluate the quality of the reasoning in the second source (same instructions as for the first source above).
Address the following prompts in your conclusion (approximately 100 words):
How might a responsible and logical person go about finding the best reasoning on this topic?
What can we do to overcome our biases in order to be more fair and objective when addressing questions like this?
The Evaluating Arguments from Popular Sources paper
must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word resource.
must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
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 (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
course name and number
instructor’s name
due date
must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice resource for additional guidance.
must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
must use at least 2 popular sources.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view Quick and Easy Library Research 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 Paper 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 List resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.