1. Choose a topic from the following list. Remember, in the next project, Project: Short Essay, you will write an informative or persuasive essay based on this assignment. If you would like to invent your own topic, please ask your teacher for approval before you begin writing! Should school courses include tests?
How does social networking affect people's ability to socialize face to face?
Is having an education (high school diploma, 2 or 4-year degree, etc.) important?
2. Write a thesis statement including a clear claim and the main points.

3. Organize an alphanumeric outline

Include at least three main points and at least two sub-points under each main point.
When saving your outline, the title must be your first name, last name, name of assignment (Your Name - Short Essay Outline)

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Article 1: article 2: valido accused of accepting bribes unpopular conservative senator raymond valido (r-louisiana) stands accused of accepting more than $1 million in campaign donations from the nosco oil company in exchange for his efforts to pass a bill. the bill would allow the company to build a massive oil pipeline that will span the entire east coast of the us. senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle are demanding valido release his campaign finance reports. “if valido did accept these contributions from nosco, he essentially accepted a bribe and is now fulfilling his part of the bargain,” said senator michelle saud (d-new hampshire). the federal election commission saw no evidence of unlawful conduct in valido’s fundraising. however, if the senator did accept contributions in return for legislative favors, he may be censured by the senate. what is the reporter’s motive in article 1? what is the reporter’s motive in article 2? which term from senator nelson’s quote in article 2 is an example of bias?