Have a definite, identifiable thesis.
Cite three sources in a works cited page according to MLA format.
You will include page numbers and have at least 4 pages.
You will have a strong introduction and conclusion.
You will have a strong introduction and conclusion.
Use logic, reason, and argument to show the superiority of your position.
You will be specific and concrete as you summarize, quote, use examples, describe, and argue.
You will be specific and concrete as you summarize, quote, use examples, describe, and argue.
Then, anticipate an opponent’s counter argument, summarize it, and crush it.
Your enemies will fear you; at night, they will sing songs of the terror you inflict upon them.
Possible Template 1 Possible Template 2
-Thesis
-Supporting points
-Reasons
-Evidence
-Examples
-Counter argument
-Crush Counter argument
-Thesis
-Supporting points
-Reasons
-Evidence
-Examples
-Counter argument
-Crush Counter argument
-Conclusion
Minimum requirements (for grade)
-In Microsoft Word
-At least 4 pages
-Proper format & Heading
-More specific thesis, clearly identifiable and explicit
-At least 3 sources
-Sources cited correctly
-Arguments with clear claims, reasons, and evidence
-Spelling and Grammar mistakes cleaned up
-Describe counter-argument well
-Attack counterargument
-Strong conclusion
Suggested
-Appropriate for your argument, use the types of writing we’ve covered in class
(Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive)
-Be declarative and use a strong, active voice
-Narrow your subject even more
-Don’t add new information to your conclusion if you can help. Use conclusion to
summarize all the good points you’ve made and finish off your opponents with a last
drop of the guillotine.
-In Microsoft Word
-At least 4 pages
-Proper format & Heading
-More specific thesis, clearly identifiable and explicit
-At least 3 sources
-Sources cited correctly
-Arguments with clear claims, reasons, and evidence
-Spelling and Grammar mistakes cleaned up
-Describe counter-argument well
-Attack counterargument
-Strong conclusion
Suggested
-Appropriate for your argument, use the types of writing we’ve covered in class
(Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive)
-Be declarative and use a strong, active voice
-Narrow your subject even more
-Don’t add new information to your conclusion if you can help. Use conclusion to
summarize all the good points you’ve made and finish off your opponents with a last
drop of the guillotine.