I picked this topic and my topic is income inequality. My argument is that income inequality causes high rates of morbidity.

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American University of Sharjah

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The introduction should include a hook/attention getter in one or two sentences; background information about the topic; background information about how the topic exists in the region/country you are covering; justification for choosing this research (Why should your topic should matter to society?); an argumentative thesis statement that takes a side and includes the three main supporting evidence you plan to use to back up your claim (these are the three main sections of your paper below, using more or less the same wording).

Heading for First Argument/Supporting Evidence

(This is a brief heading for the entire first section - centered, bold, capital first letters)

In this short introductory paragraph, include opening sentences that remind the reader of the main research topic and how this entire first Argument/Supporting Evidence fits in and supports your thesis (in other words, what will you try to persuade the reader with in this entire first argument/supporting evidence?). Introduce the three components/subheadings that are coming up below.

Brief Subheading for First Point/Discussion (left aligned, bold & capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph, which explains the purpose of this paragraph, and then link it to first argument above. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers (in-text citations).

Second subheading. This is the layout for the second subheading. Should be brief, bold, with no capital first letters, ends with a period, followed immediately by the content/paragraph. There needs to be at least two second subheadings.

Second subheading. These second subheadings are used when you plan to include more detail to support the argument it belongs to. You may or may not use them for every argument.

Brief Subheading for Second Point (left aligned, bold and capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. You may wish to present an opposing argument here. Explain the logic behind the opposing argument – why do people believe what they believe or say what they say or do what they do? What might be the history behind it? Support your own perspective/claim with sources and/or observations. Show honest reflection and critical thinking. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers.

Subheading for 3rd Point/Opposing Arg. (left-aligned, bold & capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. You may also wish to present an opposing argument. Support your own perspective/claim with sources and/or observations. Show honest reflection and critical thinking. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers. End this third argument with a concluding remark linking this entire first argument back to your main point.

Heading for Second Argument/Supporting Evidence

(This is a brief heading for the entire second section-centered, bold, capital first letters)

In this short introductory paragraph, include opening sentences that remind the reader of the main research topic and how this entire Second Argument/Supporting Evidence fits in and supports your thesis (in other words, what will you try to persuade the reader with in this entire second argument/supporting evidence?). Introduce the three components/subheadings that are coming up below.

Brief Subheading for First Point/Discussion (left-aligned, bold & capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph, which explains the purpose of this paragraph, and then link it to second argument above. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers (in-text citations).

Brief Subheading for Second Point (left-aligned, bold and capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. You may wish to present an opposing argument here. Explain the logic behind the opposing argument – why do people believe what they believe or say what they say or do what they do? What might be the history behind it? Support your own perspective/claim with sources and/or observations. Show honest reflection and critical thinking. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers.

Subheading for 3rd Point/Opposing Arg. (left-aligned, bold & capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. You may also wish to present an opposing argument. Support your own perspective/claim with sources and/or observations. Show honest reflection and critical thinking. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers. End this third argument with a concluding remark linking this entire second argument back to your main point.

Heading for Third Argument/Supporting evidence

(This is a brief title for the entire third section – centered, bold, capital first letters)

In this short introductory paragraph, include opening sentences that remind the reader of the main research topic and how this entire Third Argument/Supporting Evidence fits in and supports your thesis (in other words, what will you try to persuade the reader with in this entire third argument/supporting evidence?). Introduce the three components/subheadings that are coming up below.

Brief Subheading for First Point/Discussion (left-aligned, bold & capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph, which explains the purpose of this paragraph, and then link it to third argument above. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers (in-text citations).

Brief Subheading for Second Point (left-aligned, bold and capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. You may wish to present an opposing argument here. Explain the logic behind the opposing argument – why do people believe what they believe or say what they say or do what they do? What might be the history behind it? Support your own perspective/claim with sources and/or observations. Show honest reflection and critical thinking. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers.

Subheading for 3rd Point/Opposing Arg. (left-aligned, bold & capital first letters)

Begin with a topic sentence for this paragraph. Mention everything you know and have learned about this particular perspective, including definitions of key terms. You may also wish to present an opposing argument. Support your own perspective/claim with sources and/or observations. Show honest reflection and critical thinking. Remember to include the sources you’ve used, with page numbers or paragraph numbers. End this third argument with a concluding remark linking this entire third argument back to your main point.

Conclusion

(A creative title is encouraged for your conclusion – centered, bold, capital first letters)

Your conclusion should include the following: restating your thesis and the three supporting arguments you made above, and the conclusions you reached for each one; examining your arguments in relation to each other; what are the implications of your arguments? What do you want your reader to believe after reading your paper? Provide a strong final statement pointing back to the thesis or even the hook. Do not bring in new arguments or information, but you can raise new general questions or forward-looking perspectives.

(Entire paper should be double spaced only, even between arguments; all paragraphs begin indented; and no right-alignment anywhere)

References (sample layout)

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