State clearly whether you agree or disagree with it. Write a position paper detailing what it is you agreed (or disagreed) with in the proposition and explain why. Be specific!Everything you state in a declarative way needs to have proof. In other words refrain from mere conjecture or assertion. You must cite sources to support your position and conclusions!Papers should follow MLA (Modern Language Association) formatting guidelines. The following link has examples.https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/Must begin with a thesis statement papers without a clear thesis statement will automatically be deducted one letter grade.A thesis statement should be one or two sentences that distill your position. The analysis or evidence in support of it will make up the body of your paper. You may write in first person.Structure your thesis statement as the answer to a question.In general following these basic guidelines should help you maintain focus:Tell me what youre going to say. (Thesis statement)Say it. (The body of your paper)Tell me what you just said. (Summary conclusion).The following two links may prove helpful in getting started constructing your thesis statement:1. http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/thesis/2. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/1/Length: 1500 words (Double-spaced, 12 point font).Cited Sources: Your paper should have 4 cited sources Wikipedia cannot be a cited source for the paper. Your text cannot be a cited source.Percentage of cited material: Your paper can contain no more than 30% cited material. All papers are run through a software program/database that checks for originality and plagiarism. A very accurate calculation of the percentage of non-original material is generated for the instructor. Any more than 30% is, I feel, contrary to the intent of the paper which is YOUR original thought. Papers with more than 50% will be deducted two letter grades automatically. Papers with more than 60% will receive a zero automatically. Its very easy to avoid this pitfall: Dont copy and paste.Content: No mere assertion. All statements need to be supported. i.e. I feel this way about x and here are the reasons why.Style: For this assignment you are tasked with writing in an academic manner or style. What this doesnt mean is using big words, excess jargon or run-on sentences. What academic writing means to me is being very clear and exacting with what your are stating and the conclusions you draw from your reasoning. If you make judgments about something in academic writing, there is an expectation that you will support your opinion by referencing what a published author has previously written about the issue. This lends validity to your conclusions and elevates them above the level of mere conjecture or assertion. By properly citing the work of other authors it shows that you have read related literature, understood the ideas, and have integrated these issues and varying perspectives into your writing.Spelling: Spelling counts. Dont rely solely on spell check. Make sure you proofread carefully.Syntax: Basically this refers to sentence structure. Along with spelling, if a sentence doesnt make sense or if I have to work hard to figure out what the heck you are trying to say, then you will be graded down for it or possibly receive a zero. Non-idiomatic writing falls into this category.Dont plagiarize. It is fairly easy for me to spot and verify copy and paste. Students caught plagiarizing will receive an F for the course and may be subject to disciplinary action by Parkland College. Its just not worth it.I want to know what you think about a particular topic, not what someone else wrote about it. So, dont be afraid to write in first person, but make sure your reasons for making a particular statement are clear.