UNITED STATES WELFARE SYSTEM , 2 pages 3 hours

ENGLI-1101-NET32

#3 Argumentative Essay Topic: UNITED STATES WELFARE SYSTEM

Is the welfare system helping or hurting the United States?

There are many arguments surrounding the issue on federally

funded welfare. Present your stance on a specific issue about this

topic and persuade your audience to agree with your argument.

You will use the classical approach to effectively construct

your argument. Consider the logical, ethical, and emotional

appeals.

Writing assignment: Write an essay to “argue” your stance on

whether or not the U.S. welfare system is effective. Even though

you want to persuade your readers, the tone should still be

considered neutral and informative.

Suggested outline (remember to have a clear, focused thesis):

1. Thesis: State your argument. (What is your stance on the position and why?)

2. MP1: Explain the issue and its importance. (What is the background on the issue? Why is this such a controversial topic? You cannot repeat anything that is mentioned in MP2.)

3. MP2: Provide evidence to support your argument. (What facts, statistics, expert opinions, or other information can you provide to support your stance on the argument?)

4. MP3: Explain the refutation. (What is the counterargument?)

5. Conclusion: Summarize your thesis and main points. (What was your paper about again?)

Deadlines:

Argumentative outline/works cited for instructor review (optional) 11/03/14 @ 11:59PM CST

Final argumentative outline, essay, and works cited 11/10/14 @ 11:59PM CST

Refer to Chapter 14 and the Blackboard course materials for clarification and essay samples. Follow the

instructions as indicated in the Homework Guidelines & Expectations (page 4) of your syllabus.

 You must include an outline, essay, and works cited as one file attachment (.doc, .docx, or .rtf).

 Use the template posted to Blackboard.

 This essay should be written in the third-person narrative.

 Follow the five-paragraph essay structure and meet the 500-750 word count.

 Bold your thesis statement and topic sentences.

 Carefully proofread your work for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, structure, or format.

 Must follow MLA guidelines and include at least two credible sources.

 Provide concrete evidence to support each main point, using in-text citations.

 One of your sources must come from a COD online research database.

 Late submissions will not be accepted. Late final drafts will be considered an automatic zero.

 Instructor feedback will be sent to students via COD email. Please check your email regularly.

 Contact the instructor regarding any questions or concerns.