Assignment 1.1: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part I

• State your position on the issue Should Sanctuary Cities Receive Federal Funding? https://www.procon.org/headline.php?headlineID=005333
• From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.
• For each of the three (3) premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:
  • What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
  • What would I notice if I believed this view?
  • In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?”

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

• Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
• Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
• Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Assignment will be check for plagiarism