I’ve learned that crafting arguments takes a lot of research and you actually need to educate yourself on the topic that you chose. I also enjoy looking at both sides of an argument to give myself a better perspective on how I choose to word it. Conducting academic research involves much reading. You must find the truth and not just the opinions. I always look at the statistics to prove my stance. I chose the controversial topic of why marijuana should be legal and have learned the many positive effects it can have on illnesses like cancer. It also is the most commonly used illegal drug in the US with over 22 million users each month. The only problem I have in writing this paper would be finding the correct information in a sea full of opinionated articles.
I noticed that you say “both sides.” Can there be more than two sides to an issue? Could it be argued that there are more than two sides to your chosen issue?