Hello, I have the following assignment due:
Argumentation Paper
Hart Comp II Argumentation Paper
Paper Length: about 4 double spaced pages + Works Cited (NOTE: Your Works Cited page must include at least three academically rigorous sources relevant to your selected topic.
If you neglect to include a Works Cited page or if you select unqualified sources, (someone’s blog, Wikipedia, About.com, Ask.com or other general sources) then you will automatically lose 25 points off of your final paper grade. As a general rule if you cannot find an author for your source then find a better source.
For this paper you are going to craft you own opinion and editorial assignment. You must select a topic that is current, controversial and relevant. Since this is an opinion/editorial piece you’re encouraged to not only state your opinion but you’re also allowed to use first person pronouns such as I, me and my.
In some respects this will be the most challenging paper you write all year. In order to be eligible for full credit you MUST develop and present an argument in order to providing background information on your topic. If you only write an expository paper but neglect to include a well-developed and well-crafted argument then you will score poorly for this paper.
Make sure your introductory paragraph is catchy. Use the last paragraph to bring your argument to a close.
Identify 3 or 4 points that support and defend your argument and formulate paragraphs around each point.
Avoid logical fallacies, or incorrect judgments based upon faulty data and arguments.
You are expected to incorporate commentary and specific details.
I expect your paper to be well-organized and free of any grammatical errors. Your paper must include a counterargument that acknowledges the opposing viewpoint on your subject.
You must select a topic that is controversial, current, specific and relevant.
Regardless of what topic you choose, please make sure to craft a logical argument that relies on specific evidence.
Finally, you are responsible for the quality of the sources you use.
Be careful not to entirely compose an emotional argument.
Argumentation Essay OutlineI. Argumentation IntroductionA. Introduce your selected topicB. Discuss why your topic is important and controversialC. Identify the topic’s place in society1. Global Issue2. National Issue3. Local IssueD. Why you chose this topic/ why it is important to you.E. Include any relevant quotes to begin paperF. Thesis Statement: Your thesis statement is the focus of this paragraph andit states your position regarding your proposed topic. It should be developedand debatable.II. Body paragraph that provides background/contextual/historical information.A. Anecdote connected to the issue.1. Establish your ethos2. What qualifies you to write about this subject?a. Are you an expert in this subject?b. Do you have a personal connection to your subject?c. Share an anecdote that connects you to this subject.d. Your interest in your subject can also qualify as your ethos.B. Expository writing to situate issue’s importance1. Limit this section!a. Expository papers are not the same as argumentative papers2. Discuss origins (briefly!)C. When it first became an issueD. How your issue/argument has evolved1. Recent issue or a history of controversy?(NOTE: Do not let this section get out of control. You should not spend more than 3body paragraphs on the background part. Remember that the argument must bethe foundation of your paper).III. Argument Body ParagraphA. Introduce first part/premise of your argument.1. Premise: A Statement; the foundation of your argumentB. Incorporate evidence/data/statistics to support your stance1. Logos2. Make sure to correctly interpret the hard evidenceC. Analyze the evidence or data1. Write about the evidence.2. Show the reader how the evidence suggests your position iscorrectD. Include expert quotationsArgumentation Outline due 10-19-25
Use the sample outline in this module to craft your own argumentation outline.
Remember to avoid complete sentences and paragraphs in your outline. Instead, focus on organizing fragments of specific details using a series of symbols.
Argumentation Rough Draft due 10-21-25
Argumentation Final Draft due 10-25-25
