In preparation for the argument assignments in this class, you should choose a topic from this New York Times list of ideas meant to inspire opinion / persuasive writing.
Be sure to choose a topic that interests you — you’ll be working with this topic for the rest of the semester!
In order to begin thinking about the topic and its many angles, please do the following:
Go to the list of topics and choose one.
Click the link related to your chosen topic. 
Read the New York Times article that gives background on the topic’s debate.