Compose an exercise science related opinion paper. The paper must
include at least one opposing viewpoint and five sources from a reference book or scholarly
journals.
Forming an opinion or argument (choose one approach):
Take a stance: be for or against something. For example, âCrossfit should be recognized
as a collegiate sportâ¦â
Argue the pros or cons of an issue. For example, âFlexible dieting helps people lose
weight byâ¦â
Argue what should be done about an issue. For example,â the government should do
more to lower healthcare costs byâ¦.â
Choosing pro/con sources: what to look for in a good pro/con source: (internet database tutorial)
Date: if you are looking for recent facts and statistics, your source of information should
be current. Ideally, no information from prior to 2010 should be used.
Biases: Is this a reliable source of information? What is the agenda of the author? What
is the agenda of the publisher?
Level of Scholarship: The strength of your argument is determined by the strength of
your sources.
For this assignment you will need to:
Choose a controversial issue.
Form an opinion or argument concerning your topic.
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