Write an argumentative essay about a local, national, or global issue in which you explore both sides of a contentious debate. Pick an issue and try to represent both sides. Explain your side of the debate and persuade your reader that your understanding of the issue is stronger and more reasonable than your opponent’s understanding.
The argumentative essay will have these features:
Introduce your topic and assert your side of the controversial debate. Make sure that
your thesis will be a statement of your position on a particular controversial topic. Your
argumentative thesis takes a position while asserting your stance. Present both sides of the controversy. You should go into detail about the controversial
debate. Present your own viewpoint and then provide evidence to show why your
position is the correct one. Select the strongest evidence and present your points one by one. Use a mix of evidence types. Present facts, expert opinions, statistics, and examples in support of your position. Once you have presented your argument, you will provide a counterargument. Explain opposing sides of the issue as clearly and fairly as possible and then point out their limitations.You will reference 4 sources and include 4 direct quotations to help support your point. Make sure to include documentation as well as a works-cited page.
Follow MLA guidelines. The essay will be 750-1000 words.
Watch this video on MLA Essay Format:
Argumentation is a process of reasoning that asserts the soundness of a debatable position, belief, or conclusion. It takes a stand supported by evidence and urges people to share the writer’s perspective and insights.
