Purpose: persuade the reader. Pick a topic and logically defend it. 

Title: Why *topic* is ethical/unethical  , Why *topic* should be legal/illegal

Present reasons, examples, distinctions and principles in your reasoning.
Answer the question being asked in the title.(Why *topic* is ethical/unethical)
Organize paper: 8 pages double spaced 12pt Times New Roman font MLA format

Make an outline
a. Introduction (2 pgs) – assume reader has capacity to understand but is ignorant about this particular topic. Introduce topic/ background info.
b. My view (2 pgs) – I think…. why (explain yourself) Your position on the issue with your reasoning
c. Objections (2 pgs)- why others believe otherwise. Refute. State all arguments against your own position
d. Replies (2 pgs)- justify/attack objections; point out flaws in their reasoning (defend your position)
e. Conclusion (2 pgs) – restate positions discussed. Discuss relevance of work, further implications and research needed for the issue.

Tips:
stick to the point, use stylistic points. make sure to include reasons, examples, distinctions and principles