Researched Argument Assignment
Write 14 pages researched argument essay that is related to your major. This essay needs to contain a debatable thesis statement (an argument that others could or do disagree with) that addresses a topic in your specific field of study. In order to support this argument you must use 8-12 academic sources.( http://libguides.wilmu.edu/c.php?g=170694&p=1122228 ) The entire essay must be written in APA format and must contain the following:
· Cover page (1 page)
· Abstract (1 page)
· Introduction/ thesis statement (1-3 pages)
· Body/discussion (7-8 pages)
· Opposing Viewpoints (2-3 pages)
· Conclusion (1-2 pages)
· References page (1 -2 pages)
**For more information on the structure of the essay and what each section must contain, please see the Overview of the Researched Argument, which can be found in the Blackboard menu and in the Week 1 folder.
You will be completing one of these sections at a time. For each section, you need to include a references page. This will grow as your paper and the number of sources you have used grows.
Any instances of plagiarism in the final draft of this essay will result in a failure for the course. Make sure you utilize the feedback provided from SafeAssign throughout the seven weeks of the course to address any areas of your paper that are not cited properly.
My topic: violent video games should be banned from young children
Thesis statement: A large number of young kids who play violent video games committed act of violence, reduced their emotional feelings, and also usually have a mental disorder.