I. Introduction (10 points)
A. Hook:
B. Connecting Information:
C. Thesis: use modals such as: Should, must, have to, ought to, to state your opinion about a controversial topic.
II. Supporting argument 1: provide facts that support your first point (arguments are worth the remainder of the score)
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III. Supporting Argument 2: provide facts that support your second point (more paragrapsh may be added according to your needs)
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B.
IV. Opposing viewpoints: provide ONE opposing argument and in the same paragraph, refute that argument by showing that it is incorrect. Use your sources to provide FACTS to back it up. (Counterargument and refutation are worth 10 points).
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B.
IV. Conclusion: Provide a suggestion or a prediction about the topic, and sum up your arguments. (worth 10 points)
Guidelines:
Your outline is also worth one letter grade (10 points) and your references worth another 10 points. They must be formatted correctly according to APA style.
The essay must have five pages of written text, in double-spaced Times New Roman 12 point letters. Use the APA formatting that you were taught at the beginning of the semester.
You must properly cite your sources within the text for a good grade.
NOTE well: DO NOT try to argue both sides of the issue. The assignment is to choose one side, either pro
OR
con, and argue that side. I will deduct massive points if you do not offer a persuasive essay. I am not looking for information, I am looking for persuasion.
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