genetically modified foods.Argumentative Synthesis Essay For this assignment, you will use at least five of the SOURCES. I’ve post 3 and I need two more. regarding genetically modified foods. In your essay, you must integrate and then cite on your “Works

Argumentative Synthesis Essay

For this assignment, you will use at least five of the SOURCES. I’ve post 3 and I need two more. regarding genetically modified foods. In your essay, you must integrate and then cite on your “Works Cited” page all of the readings you choose.

Your purpose is to use textual evidence from each of the readings to support your argument.

Remember, when using multiple sources, your voice should control the essay.  Do not let your sources speak for you.  Rather, you should explain the position and content of your sources to your reader in order to support your argument.

Your paper should be organized in the following manner:

Paragraph 1:  Introduction

I’ve posted my introduction and my thesis

Paragraphs 2 and 3  and 4 :  Your Argument

• Each paragraph will address only one topic (clearly stated in the topic sentence)—your claim.  After your topic sentence, you will provide well-chosen textual evidence from one or more of the articles you have chosen (grounds) to support your claim.  You will end your paragraph with analysis to link your claim to the evidence (warrants).
• You will also address the opposing viewpoint, present a concession, and offer a rebuttal by including a refutation paragraph or paragraphs.  While a refutation paragraph may be placed anywhere in the body of an argumentative essay, for the purposes of this assignment, you may find that the last body paragraph is a good position for this portion of your argument. We will review how to format a refutation paragraph as the semester progresses.

Paragraph 9/10:  Conclusion

• In your concluding paragraph, you will restate your thesis in different terms, briefly reiterate your assertions, and provide your reader with a sense of closure (perhaps by referring back to your hook in some way or providing your reader a glimpse into the future).

Your essay should also

• be logically organized;
• include effective transitions;
• refer to sources using third-person voice and present tense;
• include an MLA Works Cited page;
• use MLA manuscript format (Times New Roman, 12-point font; double-spaced; 1-inch margins; citations; appropriate title, identification, and pagination);
• be between 4 and 6 pages in length;