Argumentative Essay (Phase 1) Should the U.S. government provide universal health care?
Unit 1: Worksheet for Developing an Opening/Introductory Paragraph
Use this to complete the Unit 1 Argumentative Essay (Phase 1) Submission.
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· Use this TRAP test to ascertain the credibility of your sources.
· For help with formatting your paper; using quotations, paraphrases, and in-text citations; and creating a reference list, refer to the AIU APA Guide: http://careered.libguides.com/aiuapa.
· You can also watch these short APA Video Tutorials for help: http://careered.libguides.com/aiuapa/videotutorials.
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1. List the topic you have selected. |
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2. List the source you selected from the Topic Bibliography (provided in the Unit 1 Discussion Board 2 instructions).
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3. Locate a similar source on the issue, and list it here.
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4. Locate at least 1 element of multimedia that supports the evidence, and list it here. |
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5. Record at least 2 quotes (evidence) from your research.
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6. Write a claim that is supported with 2 reasons that are based on evidence. Your reasons can be based on evidence that includes multimedia. |
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7. Draft an opening paragraph that includes your claim (thesis statement). · Use at least 1 quote to back up or frame your supporting reasons (you can use I or both quotes you identified above in Step 5). · Include an introduction for the quote in the sentence preceding it, or acknowledge it in the following sentence. · Be sure you include an in-text citation for your quote
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8. Write the corresponding reference for your quote (for an APA-style Reference page). See example below. |
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Example APA Reference
Davidson, J. (2016, October 17). Will decriminalization solve the drug scourge? The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-40144446.html?refid=easy_hf