Legalizing Marijuana Composition Pro-Con Essay

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The essay draft should follow one of the two organizational patterns found in the attachment.

Use the Pro-Con Essay Template (in attachment) to complete essay

Pro-con topic is LEGALIZING MARIJUANA


Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 4-5 pages (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page
  • References page (minimum of 5 scholarly resources)

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Running head: PUT YOUR TITLE IN ALL CAPS HERE Title in Upper and Lower Case Your Name Chamberlain University Course Number: Course Name Term Month and Year 1 PUT YOUR TITLE HERE IN ALL CAPS 2 Title of your Paper in Upper and Lower Case (Centered, not Bold) This page begins your Pro-Con position Paper. Begin your introduction here. Be sure to incorporate an attention grabber. You may also provide any necessary contextual or background info here if needed. Do not attempt to prove the thesis statement in these sentences; don’t have obvious ideas. Prove the thesis below it, not above it. If appropriate, provide a bridge from the introductory sentences to the thesis. Remember to employ an objective tone by applying only 3rd person point of view (no 1st: I, me, my, we, our, us, mine) or 2nd: you, your person point of view), unless in direct quote. Then put your thesis statement here; the thesis must be one complete sentence combining your opposition’s argument and your rebuttal. 1st Counter-Argument (your oppositions’ point) Begin with a topic sentence written in your own words that presents your grounds. Next, apply the evidence/warrant. Signal phrases are highly recommended to introduce new sources (ex: According to Dr. John Smith, head physician at the Mayo Clinic…). Cite your sources in APA format via parenthetical citations. Follow through with a few sentences examining the evidence and connecting it back to your main point. If needed, apply any conciliatory language to connect to the audience and avoid putting them on the defensive. Strive 5-10 developed sentences in a college level paragraph. ****Note: based on which outline approach you chose in Week 5 (divided or alternating) your draft will either continue with 2 other counter-arguments similar to the one above, followed by 3 rebuttal paragraphs – or it will jump straight to the 1st rebuttal as demonstrated below. 1st Rebuttal (your point) PUT YOUR TITLE HERE IN ALL CAPS 3 Begin with a topic sentence written in your own words that presents your grounds. Then identify the first point of contention. Discuss this point and why you disagree with it. Point out faults in the argument; explain why the point has little merit. Then argue why your ideas are superior. Then, apply the evidence/warrant. Signal phrases are highly recommended to introduce new sources (ex: According to Dr. John Smith, head physician at the Mayo Clinic…). Cite your sources in APA format via parenthetical citations. Follow through with a few sentences examining the evidence and connecting it back to your main point. No conciliatory verbiage is needed in the rebuttal paragraph, but you should still remain objective and respectful. Strive for a minimum of 5 developed sentences in a college level paragraph. ….From here you will develop your remaining body paragraphs following a similar approach. In the final paper, students should have at least 6 body paragraphs: 3 counterarguments & 3 rebuttals, applying either the alternating or divided organizational approach. Then put your conclusion or final paragraph here. Reiterate your main argument. Avoid repetition or straight summarizing of earlier information. Instead, apply one of the concluding techniques from our reading or Week 3 lesson. As before, strive for a minimum of 5 developed sentences per paragraph. Then revise, edit, and proof your draft….and submit for an ‘A’! PUT YOUR TITLE HERE IN ALL CAPS 4 References Cite all 5 required credible sources here in APA format. List sources alphabetically. Organizational Patterns A pro/con position paper generally applies an alternating or divided organizational approach. Carefully consider which approach would work best for your specific topic choice. Click on the following tabs to review the different patterns. • Alternating Pattern Introduction • • Attention Grabber Thesis Statement Grounds / 1st Counterargument (your opposition’s point) • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Possible concession Grounds / 1st Rebuttal • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Connection/Transition Grounds / 2nd Counterargument (your opposition’s point) • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Possible concession Grounds / 2nd Rebuttal • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Connection/Transition Grounds / 3rd Counterargument (your opposition’s point) • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Possible concession Grounds / 3rd Rebuttal • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Connection/Transition Conclusion • Divided Pattern Introduction • • Attention Grabber Thesis Statement Grounds / 1st Counterargument (your opposition’s point) • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Possible concession Grounds / 2nd Counterargument (your opposition’s point) • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Possible concession Grounds / 3rd Counterargument (your opposition’s point) • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Possible concession Grounds / 1st Rebuttal • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Connection/Transition Grounds / 2nd Rebuttal • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Connection/Transition Grounds / 3rd Rebuttal • • • Backing (establish credibility of the source) Warrant (evidence) Connection/Transition Conclusion
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Running head: A PRO-CON POSITION PAPER ON LEGALIZING MARIJUANA

A pro-con Position Paper on Legalizing Marijuana

Students Name

Chamberlain University

Course Number: Course Name

Term Month and Year

1

A PRO-CON POSITION PAPER ON LEGALIZING MARIJUANA

2

A Pro-Con Position Paper on Legalizing Marijuana

Introduction

Legalizing marijuana has immediate positive outcomes, but its long term effects are more
outrageous. Cannabis was legalized for recreational use in Colorado in the year 2014, which was
later followed by legalization in other states such as Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Nevada,
California, and Massachusetts. The tax revenue collected in 2018 at California marked a 57%
increase from the previous year, which was replicated in the other five states where revenue
increased rapidly. The total tax revenue generated from the six states was 1.04 Billion with a
subsequent 158% increase noted between 2014 and 2015, followed by 55%, 29%, and 17%
increase in 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively. The data presented above shows that the revenue
from taxes has increased rapidly since the legalization of recreational marijuana, but the adverse
outcomes that will be experienced in the future should be a cause for alarm. Some of these longterm adverse results are the increase in drug use among teenagers, increase in crime and an
increase in the number of addicts. A detailed discussion explaining why legalizing marijuana has
adverse long term outcomes should be presented because it is a sure way of understanding the
issues surrounding marijuana legalization (Robinson, 2019).

Counter Argument

Undoubtedly, legalizing marijuana has adverse effects that are observed concerning the
increase in marijuana use among teenagers. According to the National Survey on drug use and
Health (NDSHU), regular use of marijuana among teenagers in the six states surpassed the
overall te...


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