will Purpose: The position essay will introduce you to argumentative writing. In the course of your writing, you construct meaning rather than just report information. You will learn to construct an arguable claim, identify reasons and evidence, and consider other writers’ positions. You will begin to consider the rhetorical appeals of logos, ethos, and pathos as the means of making arguments. Description of Assignment: To successfully complete this assignment, you will: 1. Identify a current issue that is debatable. (If you are struggling to locate a topic, you may look for issues that interest you in Opposing Viewpoints Database, current news media, etc.) 2. Take a position/side on that issue. 3. Research the issue and find appropriate resources and support to develop your position. 4. Address the opposing side’s views and refute those with logic and reason. 5. Demonstrate an awareness of your target audience and appropriately use appeals for that audience to persuade them of your position. Source(s) Required: Use a variety of sources that include journals, books, magazines, newspaper articles, or other reference materials. Databases such as ProQuest, Opposing Viewpoints in Context and Infotrac are good sources. You can access the databases via the ENG 102 Research Guide. Sources should be timely, unless you need to present a history of the topic as part of your argument Audience: You are writing to a target audience with comparable knowledge regarding the topic. You should identify and demonstrate an awareness of the audience