whether fracking for fuel should cease and we should shift to alternative fuel methods or it should continue with increased safety measures.

Intro.

Set-up: The difficulties of fracking crises, and the proposition of altermative fuel sources

Fracking vs. Alternative fuel gathering

Article vs. article

Based on the two articles, Do the benefits of fracking outweigh the costs?

Info on situation and Analysis of texts and standpoints

Info. on fracking vs. alternative methods and alternating views

The strengths of my preferred text over the weaknesses

(Ex. Despite the environmental concerns of fracking pollution and new fuel methods, the efforts to cease fracking and shift to new fuel sources are unrealistic and far too expensive. Furthermore, the true erroneous factor leading to pollution is the flawed safety measures of fracking that could be reasonably adjusted. As Scott McNally establishes, …”)

(Ex: While some have suggested that fracking for gas abroad and at home is an inherrently necessary procedure, shifting to more environmentally safe fuel sources is not only a more considerate plan for the future but also a progressive and thoroughly feasible concept. Accordingly, Thomas Friedman verifies that…” )

Debating the Standpoints

Back and forth comparison of texts

Arguing Your View against Alternative Views

1. Use of Sources, Examples, Experiences, and Analysis of Text to Back up position

2. Point – Counterpoint Method, Unbiased, yet decided argument position

IV. Conclusion and Reflection

Example of organization and Phrasing