750-1250 word argumentative/persuasive essay about should high school students automatically lose honors privileges if caught plagiarizing. Make sure your thesis is a clear, specific, arguable statement that lists three valid reasons for your point of view. Your drafted research paper should include at least seven paragraphs total in the following order:
1) an introductory paragraph that ends with a logical bridge and a three part assertion
2) three body paragraphs about the three reasons listed in your thesis
3) a counter argument paragraph about one or more opposing views
4) a rebuttal paragraph that directly refutes the counter argument
5) a concluding paragraph which reaffirms your assertion and provides closure
Your essay must include researched information from 3-5 outside sources from one or more of this college’s library databases: GAILEO, EBSCOHOST, ProQuest, Films on Demand, etc. websites associated with colleges (with URL addresses ending in .edu) or with government organizations (with .gov URLs) are also suitable, whereas most .com or .org sources are unscholarly since they are not peer reviewed. Find sources that support your side of the issue and at least one side which argues for the opposing side of the argument. MLA guidelines to be followed. Your sources must be correctly documented with in text citations and a work cited page. Failure to include these elements will result in an F.