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Argumentive Research Essay Assignment
This essay must be written in the argumentative mode, and you will incorporate research into it. The primary purpose of this argumentative essay is to convince readers to think the way you do about a subject. To accomplish this goal, you must establish a reasonable and thoughtful argument supporting a position on an issue.
Your essay should have the following parts:
- ➡️Introduction which includes your position statement
- ➡️Body paragraphs that state your reasons with supporting evidence
- ➡️Refutation – acknowledge the opposing view, but explain why your position is the correct one
- ➡️Conclusion
You must choose one of these questions for the essay:
- 1. Should the use of drones be banned?
- 2. Should the sale of bottled water be banned?
- ➡️3. Should children be required to be vaccinated?
- 4. Should driverless vehicles be permitted?
READ ➡️You will argue for only one side of the issue. So, if you decide, for example, that parents should be required to have their children vaccinated, you present an argument as to why parents should be required to have their children vaccinated.
You will need In-Text Citations and a Reference page to list your sources.
You must have at least 5 appropriate authoritative sources.
Support your position with evidence. The following are different ways to support your argument:
- 1) Facts – a powerful means of convincing
- 2) Statistics – Be sure your statistics come from responsible sources. Always cite your sources.
- 3) Quotations – Direct quotations from leading experts effectively support your position.
- 4) Examples – Examples enhance your meaning and make your ideas concrete. They are the proof that backs up your point.
Formatting Guidelines:
- Double Spaced, 1” margins, Times New Roman in 12-point size
- Use APA format for title page and page numbers
- Use APA format for In-text citations and References page
- Strive for 8 pages
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Task
Due Dates SUNDAY 05/17/2020
Possible Points
(No points if late)
READ➡️Question Selection and Preliminary Argument Statement
(This is a one sentence statement about the issue that indicates what side of the issue you will support).
Possible points 50
READ➡️ 5 sources formatted according to APA rules for References
8 pages
Sources that you will might use for your essay
Possible points 50
Essay
Total points possible 100