Select a controversial issue(why profesional athletes should be allowed to use steroids), and write a “classic argument” that uses at least two reasons to support your claim. Imagine that you are addressing a neutral or undecided audience.

You should state your claim at the end of the introduction, begin body paragraphs with clearly stated reasons, and use effective transitions throughout to keep your reader on track. Typically, a classic argument has two major sections: 1) presentation of the writer’s own position and 2) summary and critique of alternative views