The only requirement for a topic is that it is something debatable and therefore requires an argument on one side or the other.

This assignment calls for a response to an issue that you may encounter in a variety of mediums. The only requirement for a topic is that it is something debatable and therefore requires an argument on one side or the other. So, whether or not you choose to reference television, newspapers, blogs, or any other source, your essay must center on a thesis that responds to a current topic of debate.
You will select a topic of your choosing and frame a thesis in your introductory paragraph that offers your position on a debatable issue, and then you will argue/prove your thesis in at least one body paragraph.
You will be graded on your ability to sufficiently frame the issue in your introduction (aka: give your reader a reason to care), state a clear and concise thesis, and effectively argue your point in a rational and consistent manner.