Directions for the Argument Essay
Argument Research Paper
Final Draft of Argument Research Paper
Directions for the Argument Essay
Your argument essay should be 3 to 4 pages and doubled space. Your 4th page should be your Works Cited Page. Your Works Cited page should be in alphabetical order.
You will select your topic from Position Essay Topics.
You are required to use 4 separate sources.
You are required to provide a Works Cited page.
Your Argument Essay should be written by using the 3rd person narrative. (no I, we, me, us, you, your etc..).
Access:
Access the online resources linked from the HCC Libraries site
How to locate your sources:
You should begin by visiting this link first http://libguides.hccfl.edu/c.php?g=472735&‘ target=”_blank”>http://libguides.hccfl.edu/c.php?g=472735&’ target=”_blank”>http://libguides.hccfl.edu/c.php?g=472735&;p=3234563
(Links to an external site.)
. Then click (general reference center gold).
College: HCC
Borrower ID: 1100495
PIN:0495
Research:
You are to have 1 documented quote per body paragraph. This quote will support your argument. This quote should only be one sentence per source.
You are to research and use 4 different scholarly sources from the Hcc online database.
To support your Claim:
You are to use 3 different scholarly sources from:
http://libguides.hccfl.edu/c.php?g=472735&p=3234563
(Links to an external site.)
Then click Virtual Reference Library or click General Reference Center Gold (to support your claim).
Once you are in, you are to type your topic in the search engine, and you will see a list of articles. I will demonstrate. The citations for your articles will be available too ( look to the top right hand corner See (Cite)).
Your sources will support body paragraphs 2-4.
To oppose your claim:
You are to research and use 1 scholarly source from:
http://ic.galegroup.com.db11.linccweb.org/ic/ovic/?p=OVIC&;u=lincclin_hcc
(Links to an external site.)
If that does not work, you can click on: http://libguides.hccfl.edu/c.php?g=472735&p=3234563
(Links to an external site.)
Then click on the link: Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
The sources will support body paragraph 5.
Either way:
Once you are in the database, you are type your topic in the search engine.
Next, you are to review the section titles
Then, you are to click on your selected article.
After:
Once you find your scholarly sources, you are to begin reading.
Once you are finish reading your sources, you are to write your shitty first draft.
The example research essay is under the tab titled module. Then go to example essay & Rubrics. You will see the example and the rubric.
Use Purdue Owl For MLA In-text Citations:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
(Links to an external site.)
More Requirements:
Your college level paragraph should be 8 to 12 sentences.
You essay will go through the turnitin database. Your match should be 25% or lower. You can submit once to check your match.
The Argument Essay: Tips
Consider your reader – What do your readers already know about the topic?
Know your purpose – In argument writing, your main purpose is to persuade the reader to agree with you.
Take a strong position, and provide persuasive evidence – Your thesis statement and your topic sentence should clearly show your point of view.
Show that you are trustworthy – Respect you readers by making a serious argument.
Title- Link to thesis be creative
Introduction- gives an overview, personal connection, or start with a question
Thesis statement- topic, discussable point (why) and structure (controlling/topic ideas)
Body Paragraphs- three paragraphs where each paragraph topic sentence is relate to your thesis structure (3 points). Use my student example as a guide. You have to follow directions. You have to follow the structure/paragraph structure. Do not leave your words in bold. You can use my transitional phrases.
Constructing Topic Sentences- Main idea of the each topic paragraph
Building Main Points- minor details, specifics, examples that relate to your topic sentences, thesis, and topic for each topic paragraph
Countering the Opposition- after your claim (3 body paragraphs) provide a one paragraph opposition/conflict/disagreement-research based
Conclusion- Your conclusion should reemphasize the main points made in your paper. You may choose to reiterate a call to action or speculate on the future of your topic, when appropriate. Avoid raising new claims in your conclusion. Provide your overall thought by stating The researcher (you are the researcher) concludes.
To conclude your research essay:
Paraphrase your thesis – 1 sentence
Paraphrase the main ideas (the details) of each body paragraphs (only body paragraphs 2-4)- 3 sentences.
Paraphrase the closing sentences of each body paragraphs (only body paragraphs 2-4)- 3 sentences.
Give a final thought- your final thought is in 3rd person.
Your title should be directly relate to the last 3, 2, or last word of your final sentences. Us my example.
