An argumentative paper is one whose aim is to argue a position.
For this paper, you will:
Present an issue.
Take a position on the issue (your thesis)
Develop an argument to convince the reader that this position is correct.
Argumentative essays often require research: you must collect evidence that relates to the topic, such as facts, statistics, and quotations from expert sources. You must correctly incorporate a quote or paraphrase from at least three sources using MLA formatting. You must include a work cited list.
Your goal is to convince your readers that your opinion about an issue (your thesis statement) is valid and important. Your introduction should:
Grab your readers’ attention with a hook.
Clearly introduce and define your topic.
Give any necessary background information.
You may make a claim about the issue (thesis statement)
Then you must persuade the readers that this position is right. Your body paragraphs should:
Clearly present the main arguments that support your thesis statement. Remember: one idea per paragraph.
Include facts, evidence, and examples that support each main argument.
You should include a reference to three outside sources. This could be a direct quote, a paraphrase, a summary, or a reference to a specific research study.
Acknowledge counterargument(s) where appropriate and respond to them with refutations.
After giving your opponent’s point of view, you offer a refutation. This means that you refute the other point of view, or show how it is wrong.
Finally, your conclusion should provide a strong ending. You could summarize all the arguments you have stated, (using different words) give a warning, a prediction, or a suggestion about what should or could happen next.
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