You will be introduced the structure of a five-paragraph persuasive paper and choose your topic. Once you have your topic, you will search for related sources online to help you support your arguments. A minimum of four sources is required for the argumentative paper.
This paper is due 11/22/2010 at 11:59 PM.
Upload the file to your ESL114_FirstName LastName folder.
Name the file Argue3_FirstName LastName
The paper should be formatted in the following way:
Font size: 12pt
Font style: Times New Roman
Line spacing: Double-Spaced (ctrl+a and then press ctrl+2)Do not insert extra spaces between paragraphs by hitting the enter/return key twice.
Margins: 1-Inch margins on top and bottom; 1-Inch margins on left and right sides
Indentation: The first line of every paragraph should be indented (tab key). This is roughly equal to ten spaces.
Text alignment: The text should be aligned to the left side of the page.
Special formatting: Do not make your entire document bold or italicized.
Title: Give your paper a title that appears above the first line and is centered within the line.
Make sure you incorporate the following components as you write part of the essay because these factors will affect your grade.
Length: The paper should be between a minimum of 2 full pages and a maximum of 4 full pages. This page limit does not include the references page.
Sources: You are required to use a minimum of 4 reputable sources to support your writing. Sources should be cited in APA Style.
Organization: Your argumentative essay should be organized according to PLAN 1 OR PLAN 2.
Plan 1
Introduction--required
Background Information--optional
Body Paragraph 1--required
Body Paragraph 2--required
Body Paragraph 3--required
Conclusion--required
Body Paragraph Structure for Plan 1:
1st Problematized opposing argument
2nd Topic sentence with rebuttal
3rd Supporting point for your topic sentence followed by details
4th Supporting point for your topic sentence followed by details
5th Concluding sentence
Plan 2
Introduction--required
Background Information--optional
Opposing Points Paragraph--required
Body Paragraph 1--required
Body Paragraph 2--required
Body Paragraph 3--required
Conclusion--Required
Body Paragraph Structure for Plan 2:
1st Topic sentence
2nd Supporting point for your topic sentence followed by details
3rd Supporting point for your topic sentence followed by details
4th Concluding sentence
(You will need to have a separate paragraph that addresses the opposing arguments put this paragraph after your introduction and before your first body paragraph).
Opposing Argument Paragraph Structure for Plan 2:
1st Topic sentence that explains that there are opposing arguments
2nd Introduces the opposing arguments
3rd State opposing 1st opposing argument followed by explanation on why it is bad
4th State opposing 2nd opposing argument followed by explanation on why it is bad
5th State opposing 3rd opposing argument followed by explanation on why it is bad
6th Concluding sentence
Other Notes on Organization:
Make sure your writing has an overall logical flow and uses transitions to introduce new main/supporting points. Using transitions really highlights your main ideas and makes them clear. All papers must have an introduction paragraph, only three body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. This may vary slightly depending on which argumentative plan you choose.
APA Style: any sources that you took information from and used in your essay must be cited, cite in the text of your essay using in-text citations, create a separate page that contains the list of references you used in your essay; Consult the APA STYLE TUTORIAL I prepared if you are confused about this. The references page does not count towards your 4-page limit. Be sure you have 4 sources for this essay.
Grammar: The highest scoring papers will be relatively free of grammatical errors. Errors distract your reader from your writing and make it difficult for you to make a clear point.
If you are still confused about what I am looking for in this essay, check out this SAMPLE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY that I made some comments on. It follows Plan 2. You can also check out this SAMPLE ARGUMENTATIVE BODY PARAGRAPH. It follows Plan 1.
