An effective argumentative essay must have evidence to make its case; most arguments that occur in daily life happen in the heat of the moment and are more likely directed toward saving one’s own pride than toward giving clear and supportive proof to one’s claims

Argumentation Essay

Write a 500-750 word argumentation/persuasion essay using any approach as a method of development.

An effective argumentative essay must have evidence to make its case; most arguments that occur in daily life happen in the heat of the moment and are more likely directed toward saving one’s own pride than toward giving clear and supportive proof to one’s claims.

Writing Approach

Knowing how to brainstorm is going to save you from writing a weak essay. Also, knowing how to support your claims with evidence from outside sources will further strengthen your essay. For that reason, this assignment requires the use of two references (no internet sources). In addition, you will add a Works Cited page at the end of your essay. Finally, your Works Cited page will be in Modern Language Association (MLA) format so that all information provided will be easy for your reader to find.

Purpose: to persuade

Method of Development: your choice

Use any of the following topics:

-Giving birth control devices to teenager
-Living at home after college
-The drinking age
-Spouses sharing housework equally
-Global warming
-Legalizing marijuana
-Political campaigns
-Reinstating the military draft
-The homeless

Reminders:

1. You must use source material within this essay creating both in-text citations and a Works cited page in MLA format.

2. Source material must be credible. Do not “Google” for sources. No blogs, Wikipedia, WebMD, eHow, about.com, ask.com or any other generic web source. You need two (minimum) quality sources with authors and titles from credible publication. Use the library online databases or the Library of Congress online database only.

2. Choose a topic that does not rely on sacred texts to argue (Bible, Koran, etc) You must consider your audience as diverse so you cannot assume your readers read or believe the same sacred texts you do.

3. Research for appropriate evidence to support your argument. While you are researching, be sure to note all information necessary to filling out your Works Cited page for that entry. Do not insert bullets, lists, charts, graphs, or images. All information must be narrated in sentence form and cited in MLA format.

4. Remember to provide a full 5 sentence conclusion and follow that with a Works Cited page in MLA format.