Reasearch argument essay your topic of choice from text

RESEARCHED ARGUMENT ESSAY GUIDELINES Strategies of Argument: -Explore a question. (Many arguments develop from problems that puzzle.) -Make a claim.(Some arguments may begin with opinions that can be supported with good reasons and convincing evidence.) “Any claim should be followed by its proof.”-Aristotle Presenting Evidence: -Recognize reliable sources*of information -MINIMUM of (2) sources; including the text.(The text should be your MAIN source with the focus on the chosen/assigned essay, using the secondary sources to support the argument). -Provide evidence for all your claims *use .gov (government sites) .org (non-profit sites) and/or .edu(educational sites) for reliable sources. (.com could be anyone) Reasons for Argument: -Argue for the greater good; lesser evil -Fairness and Equality -Long-term or short-term good -Benefit for greater numbers -For or against self-interest -Feasibility SAMPLE OUTLINES: 1. Intro: Statement of Claim Reason #1 and supporting evidence Reason #2 and supporting evidence... Conclusion 2.Intro: Statement of Claim Reason #1 and supporting evidence -deal with objections Reason #2 and supporting evidence -deal with objections... Conclusion 3. Intro: The Problem -previous attempts to solve it -why previous attempts failed New Solution: -advantages of the proposal -Feasibility -Implementation Conclusion TIPS: handle information honestly, quote fairly from your sources, anticipate objections, argue civilly, be credible, and use emotional appeals sparingly. Remember to stay away from using the first person “I”; this weakens the points you are trying to make. Strengthen the introduction and argument by introducing the author of the chosen/assigned piece and sharing background iformation with your reader. This will answer the reader’s question of “Why should I listen, or not listen, to this author?!” FORMAT: see syllabus for guidelines MUST HAVE A WORKS CITED PAGE OR CONSIDERED PLAGAIRISM! (Use MLA or APA format for works cited page and documentation within the text) Instructions Utilize the provided guidelines and outline to assist in writing a strong researched argument on any topic presented in the course text as your main source**. Please make sure sources* are properly documented within the essay and on a works cited page. Please also refer to The Little Seagull Handbook to assist with content and technical issues when writing the "researched argument". *Per guidelines, a minimum of TWO are required, including text. **Topic cannot be from a required reading assigned in the course. (In other words, do NOT utilize any of the readings you have already read and written about or the two final exam options coming up). No credit for this assignment will be provided if this guideline is not followed. Use Textbooks: Everything’s an Argument with Readings, 9th Edition, ISBN 978-1-319-24447-7; and The Little Seagull Handbook,5th Edition, ISBN 978-1-324-06000-0 DO NOT USE THE ASSIGNED READINGS (Charlotte Geaghan-Breiner's Where the Wild Things Should Be: Healing Nature Deficit Disorder Throughout the Schoolyard., Natasha Rodriquez's Who Are You Calling Underprivileged OR Christopher Orr's The Secret of Scooby-Doo's Enduring Appeal, Caleb Wong's Addiction to Social Media. ) All papers will be polished essays that follow the word-length guidelines of 500- 1200 words. All should show organization and clarity in their support and delivery of thematic ideas. All elements of good writing apply. All should be submitted according to proper MLA, APA or appropriate CMS format. Where applicable, a works cited page must be included. (see The Little Seagull Handbook text for these formats).