Follow the directions in the assigned textbook reading on how to write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 1.
Write a 4–6 page argumentative essay on your chosen topic.
Be sure your essay contains the following:
An opening paragraph that states a clear thesis that is focused, plausible, and arguable and that gives direction and purpose to the paper
A fair-minded, balanced, and objective development of the pros and cons of the issue in a well-organized sequence of ideas, free of mechanical errors
Credible, reliable, and authoritative evidence in support of the points made
A minimum of five authoritative sources that support your claim
A strong conclusion that summarizes your views, reminds the audience of the issue and its importance, and shows in brief that you have successfully defended your thesis
Once you feel you have got the final draft, try to put the paper aside, even for a few hours, and then read it again.
Consider these questions when you review your paper:
Did you address at least three aspects of the issue you chose?
Does each aspect have relevant and authoritative evidence in support of your point?
Have you included a view that is in opposition to your viewpoint, and have you answered that opposing view, pointing out its flaws in such a way as to refute it?
Edit your paper
Look for wordiness, repetition, vagueness, and ambiguity.
Check the organization of the paper as a whole; make sure each paragraph maintains focus.
After you are satisfied that the content of your paper is good, carefully proofread it and correct mechanical errors.
Writing Requirements
Length: 4–6 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page