Argumentative SYNTHESIS Essay

Please stick to one of the topics of debate listed & stick to the task in the attached file.
Argumentative Synthesis Essay Assignment Sheet

Theme of the class: “Rhetoric of the future”

Task: Write an MLA formatted essay that argues for a certain position related to ONE of the topics below. Since this is an argument, you must both take a side and display awareness of the counter position. Since this is a synthesis, please use at least TWO sources to support the thesis.

Topics of debate (pick only ONE topic):

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/01/29/are-we-ready-for-driverless-cars

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/11/27/is-wearable-tech-destined-to-fail

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/07/29/will-fiction-influence-how-we-react-to-climate-change

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/12/09/the-end-of-cash

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/11/04/the-fate-of-the-humanities

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/03/09/does-alphago-mean-artificial-intelligence-is-the-real-deal

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/12/29/what-science-fiction-movie-or-novel-is-most-prescient-today

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/12/22/what-is-the-appeal-of-astrology
Thesis A single, clear, and accurate sentence of the essay’s argument.
Development and organization Clearly coherent/ unified and uses appropriate transitional language to connect details and supporting points with an observable underlying structure; good paragraphing

Rhetorical Awareness Demonstrates awareness of audience, purpose, and context.

Content Fulfills the task in a creative way in all of its corresponding complexities and content. Uses a variety of synthesizing strategies correctly.