The Argumentative Essay

4 pages. Due in 48 hours. No Plagiarism. Rubric is attached.

The Argumentative Essay

Here are some basic requirements of the essay:

  • Your argumentative essay will need to be between four (full) to six pages in length.
  • You must address a debatable ethical issue that has at least two sides (email me for topics)
  • Effectively address the rhetorical situation – audience, purpose, context
  • articulate a clear position regarding the issue and argue that position with logical reasons
  • adequately develop the argument using credible support (research)
  • acknowledge the opposing viewpoints and employ counterargument or concession
  • identify and explain the assumptions, contexts, and consequences of the various positions.
  • Utilize at least 5 credible sources – from scholarly databases, books, etc. (no google or dot com sources)
  • MLA formatting

This essay must be 4-6 pages in MLA format. You are asked to engage in some research with a minimum 5 outside sources. Pick a topic that you are interested in exploring and writing about.

In this Essay you MUST make an argument/ claim.

Here is a short video to explain the concept of a “claim.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiTkTI7UXmo

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