DescriptionInstructions:
The goal of the exploratory paper (due in Week 11) is not necessarily to argue an opinion but to present information on a topic after conducting an inquiry. Your essay should include multiple viewpoints on your topic.For this assignment, please choose one issue that interests you and answer the following questions. You will write a full-length essay on this topic later in this unit.
“Is it ethical to buy counterfeit designer merchandise?” in Chapter 4
1. What social issues interest or concern you?

2. Choose one that you you?d like to focus on for this essay and write it below.

3. What is the rhetorical context surrounding this issue, i.e., why is it important to you and how is it prevalent in today?s society?

4. List some of the things that you already know about your topic.

5. What is your opinion on the topic?

6. List some of the questions that you have about this issue. For example, if you are writing about cyberbullying, you may examine the questions:
Why has this become so prevalent in our society?
What are the consequences?
How can we educate people (children) about constructive ways to be online?7. List some of the different perspectives that exist on this issue.

8. Where do you think you will be able to find good sources on this topic?

DescriptionInstructions:
The goal of the exploratory paper (due in Week 11) is not necessarily to argue an opinion but to present information on a topic after conducting an inquiry. Your essay should include multiple viewpoints on your topic.For this assignment, please choose one issue that interests you and answer the following questions. You will write a full-length essay on this topic later in this unit.
“Is it ethical to buy counterfeit designer merchandise?” in Chapter 4
1. What social issues interest or concern you?

2. Choose one that you you?d like to focus on for this essay and write it below.

3. What is the rhetorical context surrounding this issue, i.e., why is it important to you and how is it prevalent in today?s society?

4. List some of the things that you already know about your topic.

5. What is your opinion on the topic?

6. List some of the questions that you have about this issue. For example, if you are writing about cyberbullying, you may examine the questions:
Why has this become so prevalent in our society?
What are the consequences?
How can we educate people (children) about constructive ways to be online?7. List some of the different perspectives that exist on this issue.

8. Where do you think you will be able to find good sources on this topic?