This assignment requires you to write a position paper using the classical argument structure.

Topic: Should people on welfare be required to submit to drug testing?

(I believe it should be a requirement)

There are five requirements for the Classical Argument Position Paper:

1. Write a classical argument position paper of 750-850 words.
2. Include a title page, headers, and page numbers in correct APA format.
3. Cite at least four different sources in your paper.
4. Use the following organization for your paper:

1. Get the reader’s attention by means of an interesting, engaging introduction.
2. Give the necessary background information so the reader understands the issue.
3. Clearly state your position.
4. Provide a forecast of your main points in the paper.
5. Clearly state the reasons that support your position and support each reason with appropriate and sufficient evidence.
6. Summarize one major objection and effectively respond to it.
7. Provide a strong conclusion that summarizes your argument, calls for action and/or leaves a powerful impression.

1. Use appropriate APA style documentation for in-text citations and a separate references list at the end of the paper.

The list of sources must contain:

1. The subject of your research, which you must state at the top of the page.
2. Seven sources of information about your subject, including:
   1. At least two articles from one or more databases in the Hunt Library
   2. At least one scholarly article.

   (BOTH A & B are sources are ATTACHED)= 3 SOURCES

SOURCE 4 https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-05-24/logic-behind-drug-tests-for-welfare-recipients-requires-everyone-be-tested

SOURCE 5 http://time.com/3117361/welfare-recipients-drug-testing/

NEED SOUCE 6 AND 7

1. All sources correctly documented in APA style.
2. The entire references list correctly formatted in APA style.

Special note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable source for scholarly work. Do not use Wikipedia as a source for this or any academic assignment.

Answer preview

Welfare programs focus on financial assistance to individuals who cannot meet their needs. The increased cases of individuals in the welfare program abusing drugs have raised hot debate from the taxpayers. Would it be fair for individuals in the welfare program using taxpayers’ money for meaningless drugs? Are there individuals and companies that receive financial benefits from the government who are also engaged in drug abuse (Cunha, 2014 August15)? The thin line between these two situations carries the primary debate on whether to test individuals in the welfare programs. (CMAJ, 9 August 2011). The purpose for welfare programs is financial assistance to individuals to meet basic needs and they need to reward the taxpayers by living a more responsible life than other individuals who are independent.(924words)