3. Can vocational training replace a university education?

WRITING REHTORIC: Argumentative

For this academic argument writing assignment, you may select ONE topic from the list below and argue why you agree and/or disagree with a claim that the topic infers.

ORGANIZATION: a coherent argumentative essay MUST follow the steps below

PAragraph 1: Introduction

1. Hook

2. Background information

3. Topic’s cause/effect

4. State the thesis.

Paragraph 2, 3 & 4: Body (the claims)

body #1 (Supporting Argument)

a) introduce the claim

b) Explain it

c) Evidence/ example to support your claim

d) Summary sentence

body #2 (Supporting Argument)

e) Introduce the claim

f) Explain it

g) Evidence/ example to support your claim

h) Summary sentence

Body #3: (counter Argument)

i) Introduce the counterclaim

j) Evidence/ example to refute your thesis

k) Summary sentence

paragraph 5: Conclusion

1. Paraphrase the thesis.

2. Final statement (formal)

ESSAY FORMAT:

· Citation, References & Cover page: APA

· Font: 12 Times New Roman, Black

· Paragraphs: Double-spaced, indented & justified

· Layout: 1” margins

DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION

· Final Draft Due: Week 5 (please refer to course syllabus)

· Submission: soft copy – Moodle

· Late submissions: 5% deducted for each late day (Maximum of 2 days – Later submissions are not accepted)

· Assignment grade weight: 15%

TOPICS:

1. Should we ban the use of plastic bags?

2. Do we need to invest more in alternative fuel?

3. Can vocational training replace a university education?

4. Can social media be dangerously toxic to the whole world?

5. Is using animals as test subjects justifiable?

NOTE: Independent topics or any changes to assignment topic requires your instructor’s approval.

FUNCTION

TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION

To show similarity

also, in the same way, similarly, too

Exception/Contrast

but, however, although, on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet

Giving example

for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate

mid-sentence: such as, like

To apply emphasis

even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly

To show effect

accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus

Additional Support/ information

additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then

Conclusion/Summary

in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary

Counter argument

Conversely, nevertheless, some people may argue, on the other hand, in contrast, still