argumentative essay

Final Draft Essay Requirements

This assignment requires an “issue statement” (refer to the Student_AnnotatedSample_Salvaging-the-Old-Growth-Forest.pdf file for further explanation about issue statements).

This assignment requires a two-part thesis:

·  Statement of position; and

·  Forecast (essentially a “preview”) of your lines of reasoning

The assignment also requires:

·  A minimum of three credible outside sources formatted on a source page (MLA, Works Cited)

·  MLA citation style for the paper

·  Minimum of four (4) FULL pages not including the Works Cited page

Requirements

·  Be sure to: 

·  Choose a specific issue in which two credible parties have documented clearly opposing positions and clear agendas

·  Choose the position you agree with and argue that position using the following:

o  Three separate lines of reasoning;

o  Each line of reasoning will support your position with research (example, testimony, and fact/data, or any combination) that supports your position; and

o  Research about the opposing position’s views

o  Present the opposing views and refute them.

·  Include a two-part thesis with:

o  Statement of position; and

o  Forecast of your lines of reasoning

·  Develop an enticing title that implies your position.

·  Use a sympathetic appeal and/or cited research in the introduction to establish the issue.

·  Avoid addressing the assignment directly. (Don’t write “I am going to argue about…” Instead, introduce the issue in a more compelling way that makes the reader care.)

·  Your voice should be professional and scholarly.

·  Package your source material with appropriate signaling and commentary.