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Section 3: Section Diagnostic

Choose from one of the subtopics below related to homeownership:

  • Subtopic 1 - The American Dream: Should homeownership still be an important component of “making it” in America?

  • Subtopic 2 - The Role of Government: What role, if any, should government take in relation to supporting homeownership, funding affordable housing, and enforcing the Fair Housing Act?

  • Subtopic 3 - The Dream Deferred: Has the expectation of a decent home and suitable living for every American family been a false promise? Should the federal government take responsibility for the history of discriminatory housing practices that continue to cause disparity of opportunities for Black Americans?

  • Subtopic 4 - Future Aspirations: Should you and other members of Gen-Z aspire to or reject the traditional American dream of homeownership? Why?

Use the Section 3 Diagnostic Delineating Arguments Tool to outline a plan for your proposed argument. Present your proposed argument to your research team for peer review. Use feedback from your peers to revise elements of your argument on the reflection section of your Section 3 Diagnostic Delineating Arguments Tool.

In your presentation, be sure to do the following:

  • Take a position and express a clear evidence-based claim related to the chosen subtopic.

  • Justify your position by explaining what factors have influenced your perspective.

  • Anticipate an opposing perspective and develop a counterclaim to address it.

  • Cite credible sources that you intend to use to develop and support your position.

  • Identify your purpose for developing the argument and your target audience.