Assignment
You focused on the components of a good argument and the topic and stance you will take for your argument paper. You continue the writing process and develop an effective thesis statement and topic sentences for each of the body paragraphs in your paper. All the information you include in your argument will be based on research. You will focus on using information literacy skills to justify the research you select based on its timeliness, relevance, and credibility, and you will document your research sources using APA formatting.
Take a moment to refresh your understanding of a thesis statement and topic sentences.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
• What is the role of the thesis statement in an argument paper, and what are the essential elements of a good thesis statement?
• What is the role of topic sentences?
• Why are a strong thesis statement and topic sentences important to the strength of an argument?
• Support for your thesis statement and topic sentences should come from academic sources. What are some criteria that indicate whether a source is academic and reliable or trustworthy?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.