EN 1101 Argumentation Paper Packet

Your assignment, if you choose to accept it (and you’d better, it’s worth 20% of your grade!) is to write a fully fleshed out Argumentation paper (6G) on a debatable topic that interests you. Avoid logical fallacies, include plenty of logical analysis and concrete evidence (from credible sources) in your appeal, and carefully consider a primary counterargument to your stance and (respectfully) refute it. Here are some sample controversial statements you might consider arguing for or against:

1.Donald Trump’s proposed wall is a reasonable and effective way to address the illegal immigration problem in the United States.

2.Reality television lacks any artistic value.

3.Technological advances are on pace to create a jobless society, in which guaranteed minimum incomes will become necessary.

4.Offering universally free higher education is a good use of taxpayer dollars.

5.The academy awards represent the types of movies the American public cares about.

6.Health insurance companies should not be allowed to reject or upcharge users based on preexisting conditions.

This paper should include properly cited quotes or paraphrases from at least three credible sources to support your thesis.At the end of the paper should involve work cited in MLA format to show the where you get the resources. Avoid using “i”, “We” reference.

Your essay should contain a thesis statement that gives me an idea of how you will back this point up and how your support will be organized throughout. It should also fulfill the other requirements of your rubric.

1200 words (four pages double spaced 12 point font). Please include your name, a title, the date, and your class hour at the top, as well as page numbers throughout.

Your final draft should present a compelling argument clearly stated in a complete thesis statement, include a complete introduction, at least three support paragraphs, and a complete conclusion, should be well-organized and supported, should include plenty of thoughtful analysis and concrete support details and should follow all of the expectations of the course rubric.

The final draft should be a two page assignment (Times New Roman 12 point font) and should include your name, date, etc., as you would on any other assignment.

Here is the outline our teacher provide us, follow this may get a higher grades.

Outline Breakdown

Introduction

Hook___________________________________________________________________

Background______________________________________________________________

Point 1) _________________________________________________________________

Point 2) _________________________________________________________________

Point 3) _________________________________________________________________

Thesis __________________________________________________________________

The three points above are three support point you can support your argument.

Support One

Topic Sentence ___________________________________________________________

Example or Citation 1a)____________________________________________________

Analysis/Explanation 1b)__________________________________________________

Example or Citation 2a)____________________________________________________

Analysis/Explanation 2b)__________________________________________________

Example or Citation 3a)____________________________________________________

Analysis/Explanation 3b)__________________________________________________

Explanation (relates back to thesis) ___________________________________________

Transition _______________________________________________________________

Support Two