3) You need a cover page. It doesn’t count toward the final page total. 4) If a fact or idea isn’t commo

3) You need a cover page. It doesn't count toward the final page total.

4) If a fact or idea isn't common knowledge, provide an in-text citation.

5) Your thesis only tells me that LGBT rights is a difficult issue. This paper calls for you to pick a side in the debate and argue that side. Take another look at the prompt. Pay attention to the need to have a "research discussion" and to include two arguments in favor of your thesis and a response to one argument that contradicts your thesis.

6) You must present the Catholic Church's teaching by citing an official Church document or the perspectives of a theologian on the issue.

7) You must explain the role that two principles of Catholic Social Teaching play in this issue's debate.

8) You must provide a personal response and reflection about your opinions on the issue.

9) You are required to have a minimum of 6 citations (three from scholarly sources and one from a Church source). You also need four annotated bibliographies.