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ESL 0202 Writing Assignment 4: Argumentative Essay

Topic: Should we invest in genetically modified food?

Use the articles in Blackboard/ Course Content/ Module 14 to get more information about both sides of this argument. Take notes to show at least 3 reasons on both sides.

FOR AGAINST 1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

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ESL 0202 Argumentative Essay Outline

I. Introduction A. General Information (The issue):

B. Thesis Statement (your position):

II. Body A. Supporting Reason:

Supporting details (facts, statistics, examples or quotations)

B. Supporting Reason: Supporting details (facts, statistics, examples or quotations)

C. Opposing Argument:

details:

Your response:

details:

III. Conclusion Restate thesis:

Summarize your reasons:

Recommendation/Prediction:

Write an argumentative essay on the next pages using this outline. Use reporting verbs or phrases in the body to identify the source of your statistics, facts, examples or quotations. (According to the Washington Post, …)

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