A. Read the March 13, 2013 New York Times article on Fracking (below):
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/14/opinion/global/the-facts-on-fracking.html?_r=0
B. Select ONE Yes OR No debate argument from the 10 arguments presented on US News Weekly (below): http://www.usnews.com/debate-club/is-fracking-a-good-idea
CHOOSE ONLY 1 OF THE 2 POSITIONS BELOW TO WRITE YOUR PAPER:
1. If you are in favor of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), explain why you believe this natural gas and oil production is ethical and does not violate the rights of citizens and is actually beneficial to people who live in the areas surrounding the fracking activities.
b. Discuss the economic benefits that fracking brings about to:
– The oil companies
– The states and localities where the activities take place
– The general economy of the United States
c. Present a counter argument against those who oppose fracking on the basis of its possible adverse effect on the environment.
OR
2. If you are opposed to of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), explain why you think it is unethical.
a. Explain what fracking is and describe the steps and process it takes to extract and produce natural gas and other types of fuel from the ground.
b. Discuss why the economic and job benefits that fracking brings may not be worth the risk that it poses on
– The environment
– The local population in the areas where fracking takes place
Instructions:
a. Express the main issue or issues relating to your selected position from the debate argument that you have chosen.
b. Back your argument with clear reasoning indicating the ethical principles that are involved.
c. Indicate your citations at the end of your paper.
d. Use Times Roman font 12 with double-spaced lines with 5 6 pages.
e. Meet the deadline.
f. Post your paper on Moodle or submit it in class before the deadline.
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