Factors In Favor Of and Against

Finding “factors for” and “factors against” a position is a versatile tool for critical thinkers. In this assignment, you will practice this technique more formally by examining one of several contemporary issues.

Using your readings, the university online library resources, and the Internet, research methods for creating arguments using factors for and factors against an issue.

Select a topic for use in this assignment. It is recommended that you choose a topic that is personally meaningful or interesting to you. Examples of topics can include, but are not limited to, the following:

Underage drinking: Lowering the legal drinking age in the United States.
Gun control: Increasing restrictions on the civilian possession of non-hunting guns.
Selective service: Enacting compulsory military service obligation for all US citizens.
Universal health care: Governmental provision of free health care for all citizens.

For the selected topic, complete the following:

Construct at least six reasons for and six reasons against the topic. Rank the reasons in terms of strength and effectiveness.
Explain why you identified each argument as either strong or weak in each category.

Include the following two parts in your completed assignment:

Part 1: Compile a matrix (using the template below) that lists and ranks six arguments for and six arguments against the issue you have selected. Rank the reasons for each side of the issue from strongest to weakest.

Part 2: After you have compiled your matrix, write a 500–700-word paper in Word format. This essay should explain and synthesize the information in your matrix. Defend why you have ranked each argument as either strong or weak. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Include both parts of your assignment in a single document, using the template foundhere

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Completed the matrix to help critically analyze the selected topic and built six arguments for and six arguments against the issue.	36
Provided an essay that explains and defends the ranking of reasons, showing comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of subject matter.	48
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	16
Total:	100

preview of the answer…

The ranking was based on the impact of lowering the legal age. The first two factors both for and against have equal measures. The constitution of different countries classifies individuals who have attained the age of 18 years as adults. The same constitution requires states that all rights are equal for all individuals in the society despite their age (Zimring, 2013). Therefore imposing a limit to adult infringes on their constitution right. The constitution is the supreme law of the land and therefore the denial of such rights is the same as undermine the same law that guides the nation…

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