1. Searching * Review your texts or class notes for possible topics. Also think of related issues or problems you hear debated locally or nationally. (Focus on subjects that are serious, specific, timely, and debatable.)

2. Selecting * Test a possible topic in the following way: (a) identify a reasonable point or proposition to argue for, (b) list one argument supporting this proposition, and (c) list one argument opposing it.

3. Collecting * Look in books, magazines, or newspapers for information. Take no

* A strong pro argument (the killing) is introduced here. While it may seem that the Iraqi soldiers are tired after fighting Iran for nine years, the truth is that this lengthy war hardened many boys into seasoned soldiers. Also, the Arab nations view death differently than Americans. Americans perceive death with fear and apprehension, whereas the Arabs would go the any length to fight for what they believe. For the Iraqis, death is more of an obstacle than a final outcome. They won't hesitate to kill. This is a paramount point to remember, considering Iraq is expected to develop the technology for the nuclear bomb in eight to nine months.

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Approximate Word count = 1295
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