Scenario We all have had arguments with friends, acquaintances, or even stranger

Scenario
We all have had arguments with friends, acquaintances, or even strangers about a variety of subjects (e.g., sports, politics, classes, music). While most people enjoy hearing the viewpoints of others and expressing their own beliefs, sometimes these conversations leave us feeling frustrated at our inability to convince people our views are valid. We may wish we had been quick enough to think of a better response, or perhaps we just did not have enough reliable information to argue the issue intelligently.
In this course, you will write a persuasive research paper on a controversial topic, and as part of that process, you will be required to find reliable pieces of information to support your position. As you begin to develop your argument, keep in mind your paper is directed at those who disagree with you, not those in agreement. Once you have your audience clearly in mind, you can determine how best to convince them to believe or act. Over the course of the term, you will establish a research question, delve into the research process, develop an outline, and write your persuasive research paper.