Argumentative Essay: Should Humans Colonize Mars?

Directions: We have been building parts of this essay piece-by-piece, but now it is your turn to organize those parts into a cohesive and effective essay.

Support your position, providing reasons and examples from your own experience and observations, discussions you have participated in, and texts you have read for this module. Your essay should be as clearly focused, well organized, and carefully written.

Questions such as the ones below will help you as you think about the argument of your essay.

What could be the environmental impact of colonizing Mars–both for Mars and Earth?

Is it beneficial for humans to colonize Mars? Who does it benefit, if so?

What are the challenges involved in colonizing Mars? Is it worth it?

Is it ethical for humans to colonize Mars? Why or why not?

Which author or authors that we have read support your position? What evidence do they provide?

Which author or authors support those who disagree with you?

What evidence do they provide?