Write a minimum 4 full to 5 page MLA-formatted argumentative essay including an introduction, three-point thesis statement, four or five body paragraphs with topic sentences and concluding sentences, and a conclusion. You will need at least 4 sources that will be incorporated into the paragraphs using direct quotations from the articles, with parenthetical citations, and listed on a Works Cited page. You should use NCLive or Opposing Viewpoints for your research. Use the articles from your annotated bibliography as you are able. Write a minimum 4 full to 5 page MLA-formatted argumentative essay including an introduction, three-point thesis statement, four or five body paragraphs with topic sentences and concluding sentences, and a conclusion. You will need at least 4 sources that will be incorporated into the paragraphs using direct quotations from the articles, with parenthetical citations, and listed on a Works Cited page. You should use NCLive or Opposing Viewpoints for your research. Use the articles from your annotated bibliography as you are able.
Introductory Paragraph: contains background information, an explanation or definition of the problem, and a thesis statement.
*Refutation Paragraph: Acknowledges the opposing view and summarizes their main points. This portion can be set aside in paragraph form or intertwined within your following paragraph.
Body (at least 3 paragraphs): Each paragraph should contain the following:
*begins with a topic sentence that states one supporting issue of the argument
*Explains in detail the supporting issue of the argument
*includes one (or more) direct quotation from a credible source.
*Refutation Paragraph: Can go here if you wish.
Concluding Paragraph: Summarizes the main topics, writer may include opinions and suggestions for change
Works Cited page: list of all sources used in MLA format and alphabetized (not part of the page count)
Introductory Paragraph: contains background information, an explanation or definition of the problem, and a thesis statement.
*Refutation Paragraph: Acknowledges the opposing view and summarizes their main points. This portion can be set aside in paragraph form or intertwined within your following paragraph.
Body (at least 3 paragraphs): Each paragraph should contain the following:
*begins with a topic sentence that states one supporting issue of the argument
*Explains in detail the supporting issue of the argument
*includes one (or more) direct quotation from a credible source.
*Refutation Paragraph: Can go here if you wish.
Concluding Paragraph: Summarizes the main topics, writer may include opinions and suggestions for change
Works Cited page: list of all sources used in MLA format and alphabetized (not part of the page count)
