Contemporary U.S. Political Issues

In this assignment, choose one contemporary U.S. political issue. Use the two political parties’ positions on the topic as a starting point to establish each side of the issue. After a thorough investigation, present both side’s opinions, evidence, and reasoning on the topic.

Then establish your own position on the topic and explain the reasoning for your conclusion. The essay needs to be 4 to 5 pages and must be in MLA formatting style.  I need a Works Cited Page as well. This is what the Structure should be. Introduction Introduce the topic and explain why it is important State your thesis:

This is a clear, concise, and definite statement that allows the reader to understand where you stand on the topic Discussion: Introduce and explain Present one side Present the other side Present your analysis State and explain your opinion Conclusion Restate the importance of your chosen issue Synthesize the information presented in the body of your essay State your final opinion on the issue you’ve chosen in a way that leaves a lasting impression on the reader