Topic – NBA employees (players) 1st amendment rights and whether they should be able to exercise them or not, regardless of the NBAs business classification.

Introduction Page to 1 Page
Backstory/History of Issues 1 Page. Why should we care? Why is this topic important?
Arguments 4+ Pages. Make 3 points in your favor and support them with research.
Counter-Arguments 3+ Pages. Play devil’s advocate and find 3 counterpoints to your argument.
Conclusion Page to 1 Page. Wrap it up, take a stance, and tell me what you’ve learned.
Goal: To introduce students to academic writing, argument building, support findings, and to the resources available at the University of New Haven.

Simplified directions:
10 Page Minimum (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins on all sides)
Citations via Footnotes or Works Cited page
Double Spaced
Provide both the argument for and against
Illustrate the Point
Gather Research to Support Findings