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Research a Controversial IssueFinding controversial topicsCQ Researcher (from the library’s database list or in print. REF H35. C67) on the Referenceshelves is a great place to get ideas for a controversial topic. Each issue provides variousviewpoints, detailed background information, chronologies, and bibliographies. If you havetrouble choosing a topic, ask the librarian for assistance.Forming an opinion or argument (choose one approach)OTake a stance: be for or against something. For example, “marijuana should be legalizedbecause…Argue the pros or cons of an issue. For example, “The death penalty deters crime by…Argue what should be done about an issue. For example,” the government should do more tolower Medicare drug costs by…Choosing pro/con sources: what to look for in a good pro/con source.Date: if you are looking for recent facts and statistics, your source of information should becurrent. You may need to put your topic within a historical context, in which case older materialwill be suitable.Biases: Is this a reliable source of information? What is the agenda of the author?Level of Scholarship: the quality of your research is important when articulating and defendingan opinion or argument.For this assignment you will need to:Choose a controversial issue2.Form an opinion or argument concerning your topic3.Write a XX word paper that articulates your stance and supports your argument.4.Your bibliography should have at least 3 resources. Of these resources, you mustinclude,One resource with an opposing viewpointAt least one scholarly source of information from a book or journal