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Argument
People argue all the time -over what movie to see, what to have for dinner, whom to
vote for. People generally have strong opinions, , and many don’t hesitate to express
them Your friend doesn ‘t want to see the same movie you do because he doesn ‘t like
gory horror. M Your partner wants to eat at a restaurant that serves healthy food. – Your
coworker won ‘t vote for any candidate who doesn ‘t support universal healthcare, *
Your argument essay is an amplified version of those types of arguments you have
with family, friends, , and coworkers each day. The difference is that you’ll be
conducting research and using the information you find to explain a problem and
then provide a solution –
The argument essay is 1 600- -1 800 words and must incorporate a minimum of four
secondary sources.
There ‘s no graded prewriting assignment for your argument essay. *
Assignment Objectives
Use prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing to write a formal, college-
level essay. .
Distinguish among different patterns of development.
Apply an appropriate pattern ofdevelopment to a specific purpose and
audience.
Write an effective thesis statement.
Develop paragraphs using topic sentences, J adequate detail supporting
evidence, and transitions.
Employ responsible research methods to locate appropriate secondary
sources.
Quote paraphrase, and summarize secondary source material correctly
and appropriately.
Use APA (American Psychological Association ) citation and
documentation style to reference secondary source material correctly and
appropriately.
Apply the conventions of standard written American English to produce a
correct, well-written essay

Topic
Choose one of the following topics Each topic focuses on a current problem that
many students face.
The high cost of college or student loan debt
The lack of proper nutrition
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You may narrow the focus of your topic as you see fit.
Purpose and Audience
The purpose of your essay is to identify, define, and analyze the problem and then
provide a solution to address it. You use the third-person point of view.
Your audience is made up of your fellow Penn Foster classmates. Many will agree with
you, while others wil disagree You need to present evidence to support your analysis
and solution and convince your audience through the strength of your argument and
the feasibility of your solution, to side with you.
Research Requirement
You ‘re required to use a minimum of four secondary sources in your essay. Use the
Research Writing and Citation and Documentation webinar, Journal Entry 16 and the
Argument Essay Research Worksheet to help start your research and organize your
essay.
The required secondary sources are
At least two articles from Penn Foster’s digital library database, Gale
Academic OneFile Select
At least one nonprofit or government organization (online or print). . Look
for website domains .org, . edu, and . .gov.
One source thatyou choose.
Remember that all sources, no matter where they come from, should be evaluated for
accuracy and validity. You may use more than four sources, but you should avoid
using more than Six Borrowing too much from too many sources will overwhelm your
voice in your essay and negatively affect your grade. It could also lead to plagiarism.
Process
1 . Once you ve chosen your topic, read through the Argument Essay
slideshow and watch the Argument Essay Instructions video. You should
also complete the Argument Essay Worksheet. This doesn ‘tneed to be
turned in, but you should find it helpful.
2 You should develop your thesis statement, choose a method of
organization create an outline Or graphic organizer, and begin drafting
your essay.
As you draft your essay, ensure that you’s re incorporating your sources accurately and
responsibly. Remember to include the sources you use in your essay in your list of
references.
You’ll be using APA citation and documentation style to give credit to your sources.
3 . Begin with an introduction that gives a broad overview of your topic. . End
this introduction with a thesis statement. Your thesis statement must make
your argument and name three supporting reasons These reasons must be
named in the same order they re discussed in the body paragraphs.
4 Each body paragraph must describe one reason, with the exception of the
last body paragraph before the conclusion; this paragraph must consider
your opposition.
5 End with a conclusion that reinforces your thesis statement and names
your three reasons

The essay effectively addresses the purpose
ofthe assignment and the requirements of the
prompt.
The essay provides a clear thesis
statement that effectively introduces
the topic, states a claim that takes a
position on one side ofthe issue,
and previews the main points ofthe
essay.
The essay provides specific, relevant
evidence to illustrate ideas and
support the argument in ways that
are fresh, insightful, and engaging
and employs elements of argument
to convey ideas.
The essay effectively includes an
introduction paragraph With a thesis
statement that engages the reader,
uses topic sentences to clearly
define paragraphs, uses evidence
that supports the thesis statement
and topic sentences, and includes a
conclusion that reinforces the thesis.
The essay includes the correct
required sources. These secondary
sources are used correctly and
effectively to support the writer’s
own claims. Ideas that cannot be
considered common knowledge are
cited and documented using APA
citation format m The essay uses
signal phrases parenthetical
citations, and a works cited page
The essay effectively addresses the
audience through an appropriate
tone and point of view.
The essay is mostly free of errors in
sentence structure S grammar, 3
punctuation, and word choice while
meeting the length requirement
(1,600-1,800 words) and formatting
requirements using the correct
header, font and margins