- Reflect a literal and critical understanding of non-fiction texts that include logical, ethical, and emotional appeals as well as counterarguments and refutations
- Narrow a topic on a real-world issue, conduct research, and create a thesis statement
- write about the topic you chose and try to convince others.
- write an argumentative thesis statement about the following prompt no more than 250 words
Many claim that using public transportation has positive effects on the environment; however, in South Florida, efforts to develop more efficient public transportation has been less than successful. What factors have caused this failure?
write two points of views one counterargument and one rebuttal.
No more than 250 words please
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