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Instructiоns: This essаy is set up аs three sepаrate quiz questiоns. If yоu are revising essay #1, choose Revise Essay 1, and so on.  Review the essay prompt and write your essay in the text field provided. This essay is set up as an Honorlock quiz. If you are not familiar with Honorlock, it is a proctoring tool that monitors students to promote academic integrity. To avoid being flagged by Honorlock, carefully read the REQUIRED Honorlock Warnings and Ms. Bryant's Honorlock Guidelines. Then, simply type your essay in the text field, proofread your work, and submit! FORMATTING NOTE: To indent paragraphs, simply hit the space bar five times. Obviously, this format is not set up to enable APA Formatting, but I still need to see where each paragraph begins, so hit the tab key (or five spaces using the space bar) at the beginning of each paragraph to indent. The same goes (in reverse) for using Hanging Indent for bibliographic citations. You cannot create a separate title page, so you do not need one. Bold font the level 1 headings (each paragraph needs a separate level 1 heading). To center them, use the "align" option on the toolbar above (to the right of the plug icon. Double-spacing cannot be set up here. Just space your work neatly, in an organized manner.  ENG 102 Essay #1 – Exploring and Justifying Research TopicsAPA Format | No Sources | Six Paragraphs | 700–900 Words   Assignment Overview This first major writing assignment helps you prepare for your upcoming Documented Research Argument Essay in Module 3 by exploring three possible research topics. Each topic must be specific, debate-worthy, and not overused. You will examine both the public relevance and the personal significance of each topic. You’ll also consider the ethical questions at the heart of each issue because behind every argumentative issue are people who will either suffer consequences or reap benefits.   This is a source-free, APA-formatted essay. Everything should come from your own analytical thinking and reflection. No research is permitted yet.   Essay Structure This first-person essay will be organized into six paragraphs total.  [The title must articulate what the essay is about. (See NOTES below.)] IMPORTANT APA NOTES Because this essay does not include a traditional introduction paragraph, the top of the first page of the essay’s text will feature a level 1 heading (centered and in bold font), articulating the first topic the essay explores. Outside research for this essay is not permitted, so it must not feature a References page.  FORMATTING NOTES: You cannot create a title page, so that's not required here. First-level headings in APA essays must articulate what each section of the essay is about. This essay requires six sections (six paragraphs). Each section will have its own level 1 heading centered and in bold font. Double-spacing cannot be set up in this format. Just make sure you write neatly and indent the first line of each paragraph by hitting the space bar five times.  This essay should not include source material, so no References page is needed.  Essay Writing Instructions Part 1 – Public Relevance and Ethical Implications (Three paragraphs, one per topic) Each paragraph in part 1 will introduce one of the three topics and clearly identify and explain the following: What is the issue? What are 2-3 controversies or unresolved questions related to it? Why is this issue timely, relevant, or socially significant today? What are the ethical concerns involved? Example: Consider who is harmed, helped, or left out in current conversations? Example: Consider what is at stake if the issue is misunderstood or mishandled? You may also consider how competing values influence the public debate. The goal here is to show that the topic is both meaningful and ethically complex. Do not yet take a side! Part 2 – Personal Relevance and Investment (Three paragraphs, one per topic) Now reflect more deeply on your personal investment in this issue. In the same order as Part 1, explain the following: Why do you care about this issue? How does it relate to your academic major or program, career goals, life experience, or ethical philosophy? Identify a couple of personal questions or concerns you have about this issue.  Why are you genuinely curious to explore this issue further through research? Honest reflection will go a long way toward helping you frame your questions and ideas. Do not take a side yet.   Formatting/Writing Assignment Guidelines APA format (Title page, page number header, double-spacing with no extra spacing between paragraphs,12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins all the way around, first-line ½-inch paragraph indents.) No References page is needed (do not use outside sources) Include a meaningful title that reflects what this essay explores. Use first-person point of view. Length: 700–900 words Each paragraph should consist of 6-16 typed lines of text.     Suggestions for Selecting Strong Topics The best topics are current, specific, and arguable. Consider questions connected to: Ethical dilemmas in science, healthcare, or technology Issues in the fields of education or higher education (including student loans) Emerging issues in your field of study or career path Underrated or misunderstood problems that directly affect the public   Topics That Must NOT Be Used (overdone, trite, overly broad)   Legalizing/Decriminalizing marijuana or other substances Legalizing/Decriminalizing sex work Gun control/ Second amendment arguments Abortion Stem cell research CRISPR/ “Designer babies” Death penalty/Capital punishment School uniforms Lowering/Raising the minimum drinking age (or the minimum age for any other privilege) Video game violence Cell phone bans in schools Animal testing Physician assisted suicide/Euthanasia             Divorce Transgender athletes             Climate change These topics are often too broad, overdone, lacking in personal connection. You're encouraged to think more deeply about relevant but less widely examined problems. That way, you can more readily contribute something new to the conversation.