This week, you will complete your argumentative paper. Following the
directions
This week, you will complete your argumentative paper. Following the
directions in assigned textbook reading on how write an argumentative
essay on the issue you chose in Week 1. Be sure your essay contains the
following:
An opening paragraph that states a clear thesis
that is focused, plausible, and arguable and that gives direction and
purpose to the paper
A fair-minded, balanced, and objective
development of the pros and cons of the issue in a well-organized
sequence of ideas, free of mechanical errors
Credible, reliable, and authoritative evidence in support of the points made
A
strong conclusion that summarizes your views, reminds the audience of
the issue and its importance, and shows in brief that you have
successfully defended your thesis
NoteAs you do
your research, it is permissible to change your sources. Also, because
of the recency and relevance of these issues, no sources older than 5
years should be used other than as historical information. Critical
thinkers do the research first and then side with the preponderance of
evidence. You might want to follow that principle.
Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 4-6 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
GradingThis activity will be graded using the W7 Course Project Grading Rubric.
OutcomesCO 3: Analyze deductive and inductive reasoning structures.
CO 4: Evaluate arguments by applying tests of truthfulness, logical strength, relevance, and non-circularity.
CO 5: Evaluate the role of cognitive bias and fallacies of relevance in critical reasoning and decision-making.
CO 6: Apply principles of critical reasoning to political, educational, economic, and/or social issues.
CO 7: Create a fallacy-free argument that incorporates principles of ethical decision-making.
Please find attached some other work that has been completed on
this project for this class. this attachment is pretty much the outline
of the paper it just needs to be put into a final draft format.