Choose a topic for your persuasive essay from the list below. If you would like to write about a topic that is not on the list, please list it below within your answer to the first question to request approval.

1. What is the topic you have chosen for your persuasive essay?
2. Begin thinking about the different issues associated with the topic you have selected, narrow your focus, and take an argumentative position for the subject of your essay. Present a simple statement of your position here. Example statement: Personal use of social media is not appropriate in the workplace.
3. Give rationale for that position. (50-100 words. Avoid using emotional reasoning and focus on facts and evidence to help support the rationale)?