Write a 900 word essay using two resources in which you argue that a borderline or contested case fits (or does not fit) within a given category. To do so, first select a controversial case

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(which you might find in the news). Decide what category you think your case belongs in, with the understanding that others may disagree with you about the definition of your category, and/or whether your chosen case matches your category.

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In the opening of your essay, introduce the borderline or contested case you will examine and pose your definition question. To support your argument, define the boundaries of your category (criteria) by using a commonly used definition or by developing your own extended definition.

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