Must contain an intriguing title related to the central message AND it must also contain a hook in the introduction to get the reader`s attention. Should use character appeal (ethos), logical appeal (logos), and emotional appeal (pathos). Must contain an argumentative thesis or claim (major argument) at the end of the introduction to hold the essay together. (Use a claim of policy or solution, a claim of value, or a claim of cause/effect for instance.) Must have at least 4 supporting arguments for the major argument/thesis throughout the essay. Must refute the best opposing argument you can find in your research. Must have a conclusion that frames the essay and leaves the reader with a “mic drop moment.” Make an impact on your reader by explaining consequences of not following your advice in the essay. A call for action might be necessary here. Should be double-spaced in Times New Roman. Should use 12 point type. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6 reputable SOURCES INTEGRATED OR SYNTHESIZED INTO THE ESSAY TO DEVELOP AND SUBSTANTIATE YOUR DISCUSSION: (SMITH 71) MUST HAVE A WORKS CITED PAGE AT THE END—with the same 6 sources THAT ARE CITED IN THE TEXT OF THE ESSAY. Introduction Hook could be a shocking statistic, quotation from an article that magnifies the problem, scenario from an article illustrating the problem, quotation from a respected authority related to the problem. Background information on the topic and definition of terms or discussion of how the problem has developed. (What does your reader need to know?) Thesis/Claim: This must be a sentence that is debatable. (Might write a claim of policy or solution here, or a claim of value, or a claim of cause/effect.) Section #1~ Minor argument supporting your claim/thesis. Substantiate with credible information from source, explain, substantiate, & explain. Section #2: Minor argument supporting your claim/thesis. Substantiation from credible source and explanation, substantiation and explanation. Section #3: Minor argument supporting your claim/thesis. Substantiate with credible information from source, explain, substantiate, & explain. Section #4~ Refutation: State a view that opposes your major argument about your topic in a sentence, and then add an additional sentence that explains why the opposing view isn`t accurate. Support your point here with credible information from experts in form of statistics, quotation, examples, experiences, etc. Explain how this source substantiates your point. Conclusion: Provide a final bit of insight regarding your topic and summarize major claim and minor arguments. Mic drop. Final punch. Make an impact.
