Discuss whether executive powers like presidential pardons should be limited?What kinds of sources should I use?
For this assignment, you will be required to write a 7-8 page argument synthesis which uses a minimum of six (6) credible sources with a maximum of ten (10) sources. Because if the scope of this essay, you should not need more than 10 sources. If you add more than ten sources, you run the risk of letting the research take over the paper and you’ll lose your voice as an author.
Requirements
You must use at least two (2) sources from the online research databases at OCC; you may use more than two, but you must have a minimum of two.
You may use informational sources, but you may NOT use Wikipedia.
You may use two credible open web sources toward your six source minimum.
You must practice ethical source integration.
You must provide direct quotation from your sources.
You must provide at least ONE correctly formatted MLA block quote (long quote).
There are many ways to organize an argument. Some choose to place the opposition at the beginning of the essay, while others like to look at the opposition at the end. One setup might look like this:
Intro with current debate/situation and thesis statement
Background (Informative Paragraph; Defines any important terms while providing a brief history/background of the topic)
Your Argument: Claim>Reference>Analysis>Reference>Analysis
Your Argument: Claim>Reference>Analysis>Reference>Analysis
Your Argument: Claim>Reference>Analysis>Reference>Analysis
Opposition: Claim>Reference>Analysis>Reference>Analysis
Rebuttal
Conclusion
To complete this essay, you must do/have the following:
Works Cited page in correct MLA format
Six (6) credible sources (each must be cited at least once); do not exceed ten sources for this essay
You must use at least one (1) block quotes
A strong, arguable thesis statement with support/points listed (forecasted)
Topic sentences that link the thesis statement to the supporting paragraphs
An objective opposition paragraph
A rebuttal that relies on the elements of critique/appeals of argument for evaluation
Be sure to introduce and cite each source
Mastery of grammar and mechanical issues
A focused, appropriate title
Also keep in mind this is a synthesis, so this assignment requires you to utilize two (2) sources per body paragraph; I would not recommend using more than three (3) sources per reason/support paragraph as the tendency then is to quote stack. Introduce, quote, and discuss each source before moving on to another source. Also remember to make connections between sources. An example: “In an argument similar to Smith’s, Arlene Jones discusses…”
