English homework

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Topic: Should limerence, defined as an involuntary obsession with another person, be included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

I. Introduction

A. Opening sentence or hook

B. Explanatory sentence about topic/problem

C. Thesis statement: While there may be those who disagree, limerence needs to be included as a mental disorder in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) since it is involuntary and persistent, disrupts the limerent’s sense of well-being and life balance and often leads to serious crimes, such as stalking.

II. Topic Sentence that focuses on “ involuntary and persistent”

A. Supporting details and examples

B. Supporting details and examples

III. Transitional Phrase: Include a transition at the beginning of your second topic sentence: Topic sentence that focuses on “ disrupts the limerent’s sense of well-being and life balance”

A. Supporting details and examples

B. Supporting details and examples

IV. Transitional Phrase: Include a transition at the beginning of your third topic sentence: Topic sentence that focuses on “ often leads to serious crimes, such as stalking”

A. Supporting details and examples

B. Supporting details and examples

V. Counterargument and Rebuttal A. Counterargument B. Rebuttal (How do you respond to or rebut the counterargument described in A?)

VI. Conclusion