This is an argumentative essay. 1) Assume that the audience opposes your thesis. 3) When writing, forsee any possible objections the opposition might have to your argument. This can be as simple as a sentence in the introduction or two in the body paragraph. 4) The only yime to address opposing arguments is to rebute or refute then in order to further promote your thesis. plann an argument with an appropriate balance of pathos, logos, and ethos.
This essay should include.
1) An introduction that includes an interesting lead-in and an explanation/summary of what the issue is. (As necessary, convince your audience that the problem or issue exists and that it matters to others—or should.) Then, still in the introduction, briefly summarize each side of the issue, and finally, add a thesis/essay map that takes a stance and clarifies the purpose of your discussion.
2) Body paragraphs Use specific, logical examples, and integrate information from your research, as follows:
Of the reputable secondary sources that you located and reviewed in Step 3, choose at least 3-6 sources to use within your essay. Integrate paraphrases, summaries, and quotations from these sources into your essay. Then, every time you paraphrase, summarize, or quote, follow these four steps to cite and integrate the source properly:
- Introduce the source.
- Present the research.
- Credit the source parenthetically.
- Discuss.
3.Opposing arguments/rebutal : There are a variety of ways to approach this component. You will do it differently based on whether you are following Pattern A or Pattern B, and based on what your approach to the topic requires. When writing persuasively, assume that your audience opposes your thesis. Then, as you write, try to foresee any possible objections the opposition might have to your argument, and address those objections as necessary. This might be as simple as a sentence in your introduction or a sentence or two within the body paragraphs. Depending on the debate, a paragraph after your introduction or before your conclusion might be necessary. Be mindful that the only reason to address opposing arguments is to rebut or refute them in order to further promote your thesis.
4 Conclusion.
The sources have to be peer reviewed. And from within 10 years of publication.