For this writing project, you will craft an argument. You will take one side of an issue and defend your position using logic and evidence from sources.
You are free to choose any topic you are interested in. It should be a topic you’re motivated to write about and truly believe in. It also should be an arguable topic, with at least two valid and reasonable perspectives.
Your purpose in this essay is to explain why your position on the issue is the strongest one. You should present your position early in the essay, using your introduction and thesis statement to explain to your readers exactly what your position on the topic is. Then, throughout the rest of the essay, you will discuss reasons why your position makes more sense than the opposing viewpoint. (I believe American media brings harm to black communities)
In addition to discussing reasons and evidence that support your viewpoint, you should have at least one counterargument paragraph. In this paragraph, you will describe the opposing viewpoint to your own and explain why your viewpoint makes better sense than this position.
Length: 1000-1250 words
Formatting: Times New Roman font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
Citation Style: APA (but do not use subheadings or an abstract)
Four sources are required. All sources used must be of high quality and credibility, and are the best sources to help you make your case for your position. All sources should be cited in-text and on the References page (APA). Your four sources must include:
- Three sources that are reliable and credible.
- One source is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article.
Additionally, one of these four sources must represent or discuss the viewpoint that opposes your position.