First, read The Norton Field Guide Chapter 47 (pp. 479-488). Many students find it beneficial to also watch the following video on research questions as they formalize their possible two topics:

Then, think about two issues that interest you and are related to criminal justice.

you will begin to explore possible issues for your Final Argumentative Essay. You will analyze two different issues related to your field of study or career and answer the questions below. After completing the two proposals, Make a summary paragraph on which issue you are most likely to choose and why.

Each topic must have

• two logical sides to the issue (your viewpoint and an opposing viewpoint).
• a connection to your career or degree.

Each proposed issue should be organized into a well-developed paragraph using the prompting questions. After evaluating your issues, write a summary paragraph describing which proposal you are most likely to pursue and why by using the prompting questions.

Topic 1 - Answer the following in one full paragraph: What is the issue in your career or field of study? What two opposing viewpoints are there on what to do about this issue? What do you think should be done and why? Who would your audience be? (i.e. who can make a decision) What objection might this audience raise and why?	Topic 2 - Answer the following in one full paragraph: What is the issue in your career or field of study? What two opposing viewpoints are there on what to do about this issue? What do you think should be done and why? Who would your audience be? (i.e. who can make a decision) What objection might this audience raise and why?
Summary Paragraph - After completing the proposals for the each of the two topics, final paragraph including: Which issue you are leaning towards and why? What strengths do you bring to this issue? What challenges are you likely to encounter? What one question are you asking the audience to consider?