Argumentative essay

Directions: Read carefully the guidelines for this assignment, and then write an essay of 400-500
word pages that is in accordance with those guidelines. Your essay is to be written using MS
Word, and submitted by the date indicated. Follow all course requirements (given previously) for formatting, and use MLA or APA documentation conventions.
Guidelines:
Your introduction should introduce the topic of your essay, give the background of the key
issues, state your thesis and forecast the key elements of the body of your paper.
The body of your essay must offer supporting points, discussion, and examples.
Your conclusion should revisit your thesis and give a summative indication of the value of your
argument.
For this paper, you may not use first or second-person pronouns.
Use no contractions and use no abbreviations.
Remember that you MUST support your argument by using quoted (and cited) excerpts from the
readings and by using cited paraphrases and summaries.
Total quoted material must not exceed 10% of the paper itself.
You must refer to and quote properly any sources; these should be referenced properly in your
Works Cited/Reference List; use at least 3 direct quotes.
Keep in mind that this assignment is not about your opinion, but rather about your ability to craft
and support an effective argument.