The discussion is designed for you to practice your academic
debate skills.  You have make a choice between one of two topic
options: the junk food tax or the legal drinking age –do not
complete both discussions, just one. Once you choose a topic
option you will be assigned to the “pro” or “con” position based on
your last name. If your last name starts with A-K you will argue the
“pro” position. If your last name starts with L-Z you will argue
the “con” position.

IND101: CORNERSTONE A: FOUNDATIONS JAN2022
30080616 [8wk]

Details
 
Should the legal age of alcohol consumption be 18 rather than
21? 

Or

Should we implement a junk food tax?

 
Discussion Instructions

Be sure you have read pages 3.6 through 3.9 of Chapter 3 in the
webtext prior to participating in the debate. 
Use this Tip Sheet for a Great Debate
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to make sure you are following best practices to engage in an
academic debate effectively.
(If your last name starts with A-K you will argue the “pro” position.
If your last name starts with L-Z you will argue the “con” position.)

 Initial post: By Thursday of Module 3, make your argument about
whether the United States should change the legal age of alcohol
consumption to 18 instead of 21. Make sure your argument is
informed by evidence that discusses this issue in at least one
other country besides the US.

Include in your initial post:
• An argument for why your side is correct.
• An argument for why the other side is incorrect.
• Make sure to back up your post with evidence from at

least 1 credible, relevant source that addresses this issue in
another country besides the US.