The researched argument is the final step in the writing process. For this assignment, you will pull on all of the course work you have completed thus
Assignment Prompt: Researched Argument
Overview
The researched argument is the final step in the writing process. For this assignment, you will pull on all of the course work you have completed thus far, bringing the pieces together into a final, polished project: a well-analyzed, well-supported, claim-driven essay. Also, you will need to locate and read at least one more source to help you build your argument. Thus, this argument will be supported by 6 sources. (Note: previous assignments needed only 5 sources.)
Expectations
The researched argument is your chance to showcase all of your hard work, as you demonstrate:
· The ability to take a position in a persuasive, logic-driven manner.
· The art of crafting a debatable claim and supporting it with logic-driven evidence
· The skill of building a solid structure and foundation in support of the debatable claim
· Consideration of the counterclaim, and a well-informed rebuttal
· The skill of source support via valid points and credible evidence
Requirements
Length: a minimum of 1500 words are required for this assignment. *If the minimum word count is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.
Sources: An MLA formatted Works Cited page and in-text (parenthetical) citations are required for this assignment. The Works Cited page should include at least 6 cited sources. As a reminder, sources cited on your “Works Cited” page must also be cited within your essay as in-text citations. You may use all, some or none of the sources you originally read to prepare for all of the other assignments in this course; however you must include evidence from 6 read and reviewed scholarly sources for this assignment. *If the minimum source count (6) is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.
Organization
The researched argument should include the following four components: Topic Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and Works Cited Page with at least 6 sources.
Check out the table below for more information about the required content and conditions of each component:
Component |
Content |
Conditions |
Topic Introduction |
In drafting the introduction, consider including the following Start with an attention grabber Your main claim, and in brief, the reasons |
Top Tip: Aim for at least six to The thesis / Top Tip: The thesis is |
Body |
Clearly present the reasons in the Provide warrants to connect each You will want to bring up a counterargument and rebuttal with each noted |
Top Tip: Make sure to use |
Conclusion |
Restate your claim. Attempt to not copy Briefly summarize each “reason” found in the End with a strong clincher |
Top Tip: You should plan to really |
Works Cited |
Plan to include 6 sources here |
Top Tip: As a reminder, sources Note: 6 sources minimum. |
Document Format: MLA formatting: Heading (name, assignment name, course name, date), original title, header (page numbers), line-spacing (double-spaced), 1” margins, 12-point font size, and Times New Roman or other sans-serif font. Includes properly formatting in-text citations and the Works Cited page. (6 sources minimum.) The thesis should be underlined.
Genre/Style: Formal, academic essay. Underline the thesis/main claim.