Agood rule of thumb when paraphrasing is to a. keep the original author's words visible to ensure accuracy. b. follow the original author's sentence structure. c. maintain the order of ideas of the original passage. d. use synonyms that don't change the author's meaning or intent

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?