Argument essay and outline

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Part 1

Create an argument outline….example is below:

Topic

Is Extreme Parenting Effective? Possibilities: yes or no. Your answer and reasons become your thesis and main points.

Outline Example

Student

Prof. Last Name

ENGL1020-L01

22 Feb. 2021

Title

Thesis: Although some say that children will achieve academic success, extreme parenting is not effective because of work-life balance and psychological damage.

I.     Some claim extreme parenting will produce academically successful children.

       A.     Explanation--Children graduate early, with honors, and attend Ivy League colleges.

       B.     Refutation--Excellence does not mean being number 1 in every subject.

               1.     Some memorize rather than think critically.

               2.     Academics have a social component.

               3.     Many who are successful in life did not walk across college stage.

II.    One reason extreme parenting is not effective is lack of work-life balance.

        A.    etc. No explanation and refutation here. Develop this main point as you would any other essay.

III.   Another reason extreme parenting is not effective is the psychological damage.

        A.     etc. No explanation and refutation here. Develop this main point as you would any other essay.

PART 2

Type Argument essay in Microsoft Word, 12 pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced.

Topic

Is Extreme Parenting Effective? Possibilities: yes or no. Your answer and reasons become your thesis and main points.

Sources

You will use a minimum of three articles in this paper. Links are listed:

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/opinion/18brooks.html

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/01/31/americas-top-parent

https://search-proquest-com.elib.southwest.tn.edu:3443/docview/822779513?pq-origsite=summon

Length

Minimum of 650 words. Try not to go more than 100-200 words over the minimum.

Must have a Works Cited page