Purpose: To defend your position on a controversial topic and attempt to persuade your audience to adopt your position.
For more information about the research assignment, please review the following documents and/or contact your teacher.
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After you have completed your assignment, be sure to take advantage of NOVA's Online Tutoring, a free service available to you as a NOVA student.
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To get your NOVACard, create a free account. Then upload a favorite photo and stop by any NOVACard office to pick up your new NOVACard.
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