For our second essay, you will write an argument of fact of approximately 800-1000 words (probably around 4-6 paragraphs), using the "surprising reversal strategy" as described in Ch. 9. You will need to use and cite at least THREE sources, including at least ONE scholarly source.

Choosing a Topic

For your topic, pick an issue of fact that you believe many people misunderstand/have wrong. Your goal is to correct those people, using scholarly and other credible sources to support your explanation. As you pick a topic, keep in mind that the focus of this paper needs to be on persuading your audience to believe that your information is factual and that your interpretation of it is valid. Avoid topics where you may be tempted to stray off-topic and argue about whether something is good or bad, morally right or wrong, etc.