Essay 4: Argumentation

Essay 4: Argumentation Patterns for College Writing Purpose: The main focus for this essay will be arguing a debatable issue; providing evidence to support a thesis; refuting opposing viewpoints; and successfully incorporating quotes. Prompt: Take a stand on one of following debatable topics. Your paper must correctly cite one essay from the textbook and at least two professional primary sources 1- http://www.tbaisd.k12.mi.us/departments/docs_gen/pacing/ela12-6/9thGrade/9-4/Only_Daughter.pdf 2- http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/04/07/no-pay-many-interns-say-no-problem/ Important Details: • Minimum word count: 1200 • Points: 100 • Demonstrate correct MLA formatting. • Correctly quote from at least three professional sources, showing in-text citation and a Works Cited page. • Use 1” margins and Times or Times New Roman 12 font; insert a header on each page; and provide a creative title that is centered • Your essay should include the following components: an introduction, body and conclusion. Structure Introduction (1 Paragraph) Your opening paragraph should introduce the subject you've chosen and clearly lead up to a thesis that identifies a controlling idea or dominant impression. Your audience is a college-level reader, like yourself. While you might be discussing a topic that is personal and familiar, I will expect you to maintain a formal and creative tone. Body Paragraphs Each body paragraph should demonstrate a logical method of organization pertinent to this writing mode. Begin each body paragraph with a topic sentence that supports your thesis, and thoroughly build on this idea by using concrete details, commentary and smooth transitions. Elaborate and develop a point before moving on to the next paragraph. Conclusion (1 Paragraph) A concluding paragraph will return to the essay's thesis and overall theme in a fresh way.