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A stance essay takes a position on a topic and argues and supports that position with evidence. Consider your topic:

· What possible positions/arguments are there?

· What position resonates with you? (Which position do you believe is correct?)

· What are your main points?

· What are the counterpoints? Are you ready to dispute them?

· Do you have enough evidence to effectively support your argument?

For the stance essay, your personal voice (your perspective) should come through. This is just like assignment 1, except you should maintain a formal tone. And just like assignment 2, you will need to support your points with credible sources.

1. Use third person point of view (POV) and the appropriate voice and tone throughout your paper.

2. Write an introduction paragraph, which includes your thesis statement. It is suggested that this paragraph contain 5-7 sentences.

3. Write a supporting/body paragraph for each of the three (3) points/reasons from your thesis statement. It is suggested that each paragraph contain at least 5-7 sentences.

4. Write with logic and with transitions throughout your paper.

5. Write a conclusion paragraph. It is suggested that this paragraph contain 5-7 sentences.

6. Apply proper grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and SWS formatting throughout your paper.

7. Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. It should also have numbered pages, indented paragraphs, and a numbered source list.

8. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. Note: The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length of three-four (3-4) pages.

9. In-text citations follow SWS style, using attributive tags and signal verbs.

10. Did you cite at least four (4) sources? Are your sources credible?

11. Have you used SWS in-text citations to document your sources? (Author’s last name, number indicating the order in which you used the source in the paper.) For example, the first source in your paper would look like this: (Wielding, 1).

12. Do you have a source list?