Is there a moral duty to care for the environment?

For this paper, you will logically and persuasively argue for one side of a controversial issue that has two arguable sides. You will use reliable sources to support your opinion.

The following topics are related to issues that face us as a society, as we confront critical questions regarding our obligations to society a whole. They require a reasoned and varied response that considers multiple points of views, as well as a working definition of key terms involved in how you define the scope of your argument. You can choose to base your thesis on one of the following questions:

(Topic):Is there a moral duty to care for the environment?

(Project Goals:)

*Write a clear thesis statement that makes an argument

*Incorporate sources using summary, quotes, and paraphrasing

*Use correct MLA Style

*Create Work Cited Page

*Choose reliable sources that fit your paper

*Create a logical and sound argument supported with research

*Demonstrate deep understanding of the issue

*Address the counterargument (s)

(Nuts and Bolts:)

*4 pages minimum excluding Works Cited Page

*At least 5-6 outside sources, properly documented using MLA style, using at least 2 academic articles

*Times New Roman 12 point

*Double-spaced

(4 pages plus page of cited page MLA style)