Create an “I Believe” paper on the identified issue.

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• Your position: Your position on the issue is clearly stated and based upon the facts: -E-cigarettes and vaping are unhealthy and do not provide a better alternative to smoking. • Create an “I Believe” paper on the identified issue. This short paper will address what you believe about the topic, must be supported by evidence, and cited accordingly. • The issue: The topic is clearly introduced and presented in the paper. A concise purpose/thesis statement is evident. • The facts: Relevant information is listed clearly. The effects of your issue and impact on the profession are evident. Your topic relates to a current bill in Congress. Professional organization stance on the issue is given/provided if appropriate. Minimum of three references (Provided) SHORT PAPER FORMAT: I. Introduction A. Introduce topic and scope/purpose of paper B. Provide background, including current happenings (Locally, statewide, nationally) C. Clearly state thesis (your position on the issue) II. Counterargument A. Summarize the counterclaims B. Provide supporting information for counterclaims C. Refute the counterclaims D. Give evidence for argument III. Your Argument: Assert Your Talking Points

A. Give your opinion

B. Provide support (Repeat for each talking point) IV. Conclusion: Clearly restate the argument presented in the introduction sections V. References