Argumentative research essay

mla style,argumentative research paper on plastic surgery or immigration ,third person point view, 6-7 pages long, works cited page at least 3 sources and a formal outline that show the student’s research question, working thesis, main points, sub-points and supporting details, and the student’s counter-argument for opposing viewpoints. 

Introduction (at least 6-8 sentences)

Your introduction must begin with an attention grabber

It should provide some background for your topic

A thesis statement that states the topic and your position on the topic should be evident at the end of this paragraph

Body Paragraphs (at least 6-8 sentences)

Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that supports the thesis statement.

Transitional expressions are used effectively throughout the essay for flow, coherence, and cohesiveness (meanwhile, furthermore, therefore, finally, first, second, in conclusion, etc.).

All body paragraphs should have well-developed examples that support and prove the topic sentence which supports the thesis.

You must quote from your source at least once in your essay using correct in text citation format. You may use direct quotes, but be sure to integrate the quote seamlessly through the use of signal phrases and quotation marks.  If paraphrasing, please note that parenthetical citations are required.

Opposing Viewpoints – this can be addressed either as a separate body paragraph before the conclusion or by countering each point in their respective paragraphs.

Conclusion (at least 6-8 sentences)

Your conclusion should restate the main idea of your essay in an interesting way.

Provide closure to the essay

MLA Works Cited Page

You must have a works cited page in correct MLA format  at the end of the final draft

Grammar and Mechanics

No glaring grammar mistakes (fragments, agreement issues, verb tense shifts, run-ons, comma splices, wordiness, awkward sentence structures, no comma errors or punctuation errors, misspelled, no grammar and mechanics related errors)

Mature vocabulary, diction, and syntax are evident.

Sentence structure shows control and some variety

Audience and Tone

Academic papers require the use of formal language.

Avoid slang, informal/inappropriate usages, and biases

Use the third person point of view (he, she, one, a person, etc.), not the first person point of view (I), or the second person point of view (you)