An argumentative essay is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue. It could be that both sides are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one side is presented more forcefully than the other. It all depends on the writer, and what side he supports the most.
Outlining Your Paper
Argument essays are fairly straightforward in their organization. In your paper, you will need to do the following:
Interest the reader (and that’s me) in the situation.
Explain the controversy or problem clearly.
Explain the different sides of the debate.
Tell them your side.
Convince me that your side is the best one to take.
Refute any objections I may be thinking about as I read.
Urge me to adopt your point of view.
Introduction
Explain the subject, the controversy, and end with your thesis. Here are some tips:
Use the title to present your point of view. The title is often your thesis statement or the question you are trying to answer.
Be concise. You’re only introducing your argument, not debating it.
Think about me —what aspects of this issue would most interest or convince me?
Appeal to my emotions. Readers like me are more easily persuaded if they can empathize with your point of view.
Present undeniable facts from highly regarded sources. This builds a lot of trust and generally indicates a solid argument.
Make sure you have a clear thesis that answers the question. The thesis should state your position and is usually the last sentence of your introduction.
Body
The body is consists of six paragraphs, each presenting a separate piece of evidence that supports your thesis. Those reasons are the topic sentences for each paragraph of your body. You should explain why your audience should agree with you. Make your argument even stronger by stating opposing points of view and refuting those points.
1. Reasons and support
Usually, you will have three or more reasons why the reader should accept your position. These will be your topic sentences.
Support each of these reasons with logic, examples, statistics, authorities, or anecdotes.
To make your reasons seem plausible, connect them back to your position by using “if…then” reasoning.
2. Anticipate opposing positions and arguments.
What objections will your readers have? Answer them with argument or evidence.
What other positions do people take on this subject? What is your reason for rejecting these positions?
Conclusion
The conclusion in many ways mirrors the introduction. It summarizes your thesis statement and main arguments and tries to convince the reader that your argument is the best. It ties the whole piece together. Avoid presenting new facts or arguments.
Here are some conclusion ideas:
Think “big picture.” If you are arguing for policy changes, what are the implications of adopting (or not adopting) your ideas? How will they affect the reader (or the relevant group of people)?
Present hypotheticals. Show what will happen if the reader adopts your ideas. Use real-life examples of how your ideas will work.
Include a call to action. Inspire the reader to agree with your argument. Tell them what they need to think, do, feel, or believe.
Appeal to the reader’s emotions, morals, character, or logic.
Adapted from https://owlcation.com/academia/How-to-Write-an-Argument-Essay and https://literarydevices.net/argumentative-essay/
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Your paper must have ten (10) paragraphs. They are the following:
Introduction – Make sure that your last statement is your thesis statement. Set it in bold letters. (less 5pts if not followed)
Body 1 – Argument 1 (economic) of your thesis statement (present proofs and/or examples) – Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must support your STANCE.
Body 2 – Present your counterargument to argument 1 above (present proofs and/or examples)- Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must contradict the first statement of the earlier paragraph.
Body 3 – Argument 2 (economic) of your thesis statement (present proofs and/or    examples)- Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must support your STANCE.
Body 4 – Present your counterargument to argument 2 above (present proofs and/or examples) – Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must contradict the first statement of the earlier paragraph.
Body 5 – Argument 3 (political) of your thesis statement (present proofs and/or examples)
Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must    support your STANCE.
Body 6 – Present your counterargument to argument 3 above (present proofs and/or examples) – Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must contradict the first statement of the earlier paragraph.
Body 7 – Argument 4 (political) of your thesis statement (present proofs and/or examples)
Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must  support your STANCE.
Body 8 – Present your counterargument to argument 4 above (present proofs and/or examples) – Your first sentence must be your topic sentence of the paragraph and it must contradict the first statement of the earlier paragraph.
Conclusion
Attached is the Rubric for Scoring.
Additional Instructions:
Use Arial #12 at times (less 2pts if not followed).
Always write in double space (less 5pts if not followed).
Compose in introduction-body-conclusion format. The first line of each paragraph must be indented (less 2pts every mistake). Set it at justified text (less 2pts for every mistake per paragraph).
Write a personal title of your essay. Set it at center alignment (less 2pts if not followed).
Indicate the page number at the lower right corner.
Before each paragraph, indicate the parts of the essay (less 2 points for each mistake). Use the format below.
Use Microsoft Word (.docx) as attachment when you submit. Margin is 1 inch at all sides. Paper size is Letter (21.59cm x 27.94cm).
Attachment 1: Your paper.
Attachment 2: Your list of references (Use APA 7th edition). This is to avoid high SafeAssign similarity.
Borrowing of ideas is always encouraged. Use may express them as quotation, summary, and paraphrase. Use APA in-citation format. Remember that failure to cite the name/s of the author/s will make your work plagiarized.
Similarity match is always checked. Make sure that your output does not go beyond 10% or it will not be checked.
Check the rubric for scoring so that you know how to get the perfect score.
The minimum number of words is 1,500 (Your submission will not be checked if this is not followed). Do not include the title in the word count. Below the title, indicate the word count. (less 2pts if not followed).
Submit before the deadline on the proper button or name of the task. Late submission will not be checked.
You are not allowed to submit your essays via Blackboard course message. If you do, it will not be checked.
Format
TITLE
(Word Count: ___)
(Indicate the following section headings)
Introduction
Reason 1
Counterargument 1
Reason 2
Counterargument 2
Reason 3
Counterargument 3
Reason 4
Counterargument 4
Conclusion

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