you need to develop a list of possible topics . Remember that the first argument must be based upon a claim of fact, not one of value or policy.
You may choose topics that are inspired by the assigned background readings in Elements of Argument, or you may determine that you’d prefer to write about a topic of your own choosing. Either way, you must present a claim of fact as your central point.
For your initial post this week, make a list of at least three claims that you could make that would qualify as claims of fact. You do not need to provide an argument for each particular claim (that’s what the essay assignment is for), but you might want to include a bit of context for each claim so that your classmates can see what the issue is and why a claim of fact seems appropriate.
Your post should be at least three sentences long, of course, but a couple of sentences about each claim would be better