You may argue in favor of the proposition; you may argue that such decline is neither inevitable nor a threat, or that it is inevitable but is not a threat, and so on .
Regardless of the position you take, develop an effective argument and provide evidence for your position, documenting the sources you use. In your responses to classmates, argue against whatever position they take; one of your responses should address a classmate whose position is similar to yours ( which means that you should be prepared to argue against your own position! ) .
Provide a well - developed argument with evidence, and document your sources. As usual, civility, content, and participation matter. Be sure to read the discussion rubric before you begin.