How to Write an Argument Paper Research Paper:
The argumentative essay is typically composed of:
1. Choose a topic that interests you (College Education Should be Free in the USA.) It doesn't have to be a vital topic of the day but it should be something that you can feel strongly about.
2. Clearly identify the issue at stake, and where you stand on it in the introductory paragraph. This is your thesis.
3. Provide support to your stated argument (thesis) in the subsequent body paragraphs. Support this thesis with the 3 strongest arguments you can find. Draw on statistics, expert opinions, facts, personal experiences, research studies drawn from journals, books, newspaper articles, reports etc..
4. Acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints and repudiate them using your sources. This will lend additional persuasiveness to your argument.
5. Provide a forceful conclusion that restates your position in different words. It may include a call to action.
(Adapted from Indian River State College Writing Handout)
Sample Pape
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Essay Guidelines:
· 5-6 pages in length (This does not include the title page, abstract, or references or annotated bibliography)
· APA Format (title page, abstract, references)
· Minimum of 5 sources (no .com's or Wikipedia ; Use GCC databases or .gov and .edu)
· Include an annotated bibliography from the 5 sources.
Argument Research Pape
General Education skills assessment:
Students will write a multi-paragraph text that establishes a position on a topic, argues in favor of the position,
and considers the strengths and weaknesses of the position.
Students must use at least one credible source and apply appropriate citation conventions in APA format.
Students will employ revision and editing strategies to produce a text with appropriate syntax, grammar,
punctuation, and spelling. The text should be “final draft” quality.
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Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubject, Audience, Purpose
Produce written works appropriate for the subject, audience, and purpose of a writing task.
25.0 to >20.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Extremely unified & focused. Precise and & effective choices in diction, tone, and voice that enhance the audience’s reading experience and purpose of text.
20.0 to >15.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Unified in focus on assigned subject. Appropriate choices in diction, tone, and voice for audience and purpose, with perhaps some lapses.
15.0 to >10.0 pts
Approaches Expectations
Task attempted but may not fully realize assignment. Choices in diction, tone, and voice may be inappropriate for intended audience and purpose.
10.0 to >0 pts
No Progress
Written work does not match assigned subject, shows no consideration of audience, or shows no consideration of purpose.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration/Citation
Integrate relevant information from credible sources and apply citation conventions appropriate to the discipline.
25.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Successfully integrates relevant and highly credible information from outside sources in nuanced and varied ways. Co
ectly formatted; parenthetical and end-of-text citations are co
ect and integrated for fluency.
20.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Successfully uses and integrates relevant information from outside sources. Co
ectly formatted and parenthetical and end-of-text citations are mostly co
ect.
15.0 pts
Approaches Expectations
Outside sources used but may be i
elevant. or the integration, choppy. Credibility of some sources questionable. Formatting evident but parenthetical / end-of-text citations are inconsistent.
10.0 pts
No Progress
Written work does not include, use, or cite outside sources. MLA or APA formatting style disregarded or mostly ignored.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUsage/Gramma
Mechanics
Apply appropriate syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a writing task.
25.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Written work effectively applies varied, complex, and sophisticated syntax, grammar, punctuation, and near-perfect spelling.
20.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Written work applies syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling appropriately for the assignment.
15.0 pts
Approaches Expectations
Written work has consistent e
ors in syntax, grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling.
10.0 pts
No Progress
Numerous e
ors in syntax, grammar, punctuation, spelling rending text incomprehensible.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCentral Idea/Structural Conventions
Convey and support a central idea using structural conventions.
25.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Clearly articulates specific & sophisticated central idea; organizes support with careful consideration of most effective ways to support that idea.
20.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Written work directly articulates a central idea and provides organized support with structural conventions.
15.0 pts
Approaches Expectations
Written work implies but does not specifically articulate a central idea. May include support for an idea but lacks conventional or logical organization.
10.0 pts
No Progress
Written work does not convey a central idea or does not support a central idea.
25.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
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To: Fellow students as well as the staff.
From: Devin M. Pinkham, freshmen at Germanna Community College
Subject: The need for free education
Date: 10/11/2020
I write to share the need for education to be free across the United States.
In 2019, 35.4% of the male population and 36.6% of the female population in the US completed four or more years of a college education. More than half, or 56%, of college students, say they can no longer afford their tuition tab, according to a survey by OneClass, which polled more than 10,000 cu
ent freshmen, sophomores, and juniors from 200-plus colleges and universities across the country. In 2018 the dropout rate was 51% mainly because of the high cost of tuition, which is just over half of the entire US population. Free education is important because it will relieve student debt and financial burden and stress, and also free education can make the “Impossible” dreams of financially limited families and individuals become “possible”. We as a people should care about this because not only is the endless student debt a huge financial burden on many students, the stress from wo
ying about whether or not being able to pay the tuition and other necessary expenses can affect the student’s performance in a class. Also, free education will give financially challenged students a chance at a
ighter life. I’m sure that those of us who are cu
ently in college or graduated, know what it is like to have student debt to pay and how much that stress can impact our lives and put a limit on what we can achieve and learn in life. I’m sure if we would ask some random person that did not attend college why he/she did not attend college, the answer would most likely be “because I can’t afford it”. I also know that one of the reasons the government and states do not want to make college free is because it would overwhelm the state’s spending plan because If students get a free education then there might be many problems and a need for colleges to fulfill students needs. Universities would require more dormitories, classrooms, labs, and everything else, along these lines making the requirement for gigantic capital uses. Nonetheless, education should be free since it is understudies appropriate to get a chance to enhance their lives. It can cost a great deal for the state but on the other hand, the surprises and advantages are priceless to society. What we should hope to get out of this research is a better understanding of why the education system is not free and how free education could affect everyone as a society as well as an individual.
We will discuss this more in-depth in the essay.