Paper details:
Thesis: Birth control pills should be made available to teenage girls without a prescription.
Paper 1 – Classical Argument Essay
For your first paper assignment, you will write a 750 – 1000 word classical argument paper on an issue of your choice. The issue should explore a contestable topic (not a question with a clear yes or no answer) that can be supported with documentation and research.
An academic argument explores the happy medium between truth-seeking and persuasion. You, as a researcher, will seek the truth about your subject, agree on a stance, and persuade your audience to join your side.
An academic argument does not insult the opposing side, rant on without direction, debate pros and cons, or retell old arguments. A good argument supports the writers’ stance and considers alternative views to the issue or problem. The ‘truth’ is not always easily solvable and a third solution may exist.
Your introduction should capture the audience’s interest, give background details on your topic and provide your thesis. The body of your paper should use research and evidence to support your position and should address opposing views on your topic. You should also consider your audience’s beliefs and views.
Instructions:
Your paper should accomplish:
1. Change the viewpoint of a resistant, opposing audience.
Research:
Your argument’s success depends on how much evidence you give and how well you support your claims with intelligent, academic research. You should develop a clear research question based on your initial findings. If you have any problems with your research question contact me before you begin your paper.
You must include a Works Cited page in MLA format and style and include no fewer than three secondary sources. No Wikipedia. You must give credit to your sources within the body of your work using in-text citations (either quoting, summarizing, or paraphrasing). Copying and pasting without sources or in-text citations are off limits.
Paper Organization
I. Introduction
II. Reasons and support
III. Counter Arguments and Responses to Them
IV. Conclusion
