Yes it has to be MLA format with a reference page. It has to include at least 6 outside sources supporting the argument. It has to have an argumentative thesis that is supported through the paper. 2 of the sources have to be reference studies. All sources must be cited in text. The essay is suppose to be looking at "inductive aurguments" and "inductive generalizations". you pick a controversial issue that has been studied (social, medical, environmental, etc.) from different sides and has conflicting points of view. Your objective will be to find and analyze, critique, the studies in order to support one point of view. So, in essence, you will be arguing with a traditional thesis and support, but your research must reference and critique studies that have been done on the subject. The controversial topic must also be recent.
