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Assignment: Argument Essay

For this assignment, you will work through the drafting stage of your writing process in an argument essay.

Assignment Instructions

1. Review the grading rubric as listed on this page.
2. Choose a topic based on the following prompt:
   1. In this assignment choose a specific issue in which two credible parties have documented the following:

• Clearly opposing positions, and
• Clear agendas.

Choose the position, or side that you agree with, and argue that position using:

• Three separate pieces of evidence, or lines of reasoning, to support your position
• Research to support each line of reasoning (example, testimony, and fact/data, or any combination) that supports your position
• Research about the opposing position’s views
• Presentation of the opposing views, along with lines of reasoning to refute them

Requirements

Be sure to:

• Choose a specific issue in which two credible parties have documented clearly opposing positions and clear agendas
• Choose the position you agree with and argue that position using the following:
  • Three separate lines of reasoning;
  • Each line of reasoning will support your position with research (example, testimony, and fact/data, or any combination) that supports your position; and
  • Research about the opposing position’s views
  • Present the opposing views and refute them.
• Include a two-part thesis with:
  • Statement of position; and
  • Forecast of your lines of reasoning
• Develop an enticing title that implies your position.
• Use a sympathetic appeal and/or cited research in the introduction to establish the issue.
• Avoid addressing the assignment directly. (Don’t write “I am going to argue about…” Instead, introduce the issue in a more compelling way that makes the reader care.)
• Your voice should be professional and scholarly.
• Package your source material with appropriate signaling and commentary.

Rubric