Argumentative essay:
Paper details:
Rough draft 6- 8 pages with 4-6 sources. My participation in peer review and having my own rough draft is a huge part of the grade on this thank you very much.
For this essay, your goal is to argue one side of an issue within your topic. My topic this semester has been focused on mastering skills of great attorneys/lawyers so
I need to stick to something around lawyers possibly persuading people to want to become lawyers I am open to other ideas as well as long as it is argumentative essay centered around lawyers somehow. You will support the argument using research in order to convince the reader of your position. All sources you use should directly support and enhance your argument.
Requirements:
10-12 typed pages of written work (does not included Works Cited Sheet)
Avoidance of plagiarism (inadvertent or intentional)
Works Cited Sheet – correct format
Correct in-text citation
Correct matching citation from essay to Works Cited sheet
Correct MLA format – double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins, stapled, black ink/white paper, pagination, pagination font matches essay, clean copy
Clear thesis that takes a stand on an arguable topic
Introduction with frame: phrase, image, quotation
Obvious transitions/headings
Format: 3-5 persuasive points within body of paper, with evidence and support for the thesis OR Counter-point Method with 3+ points & refutations
Cause & effect examined, with clear use of key terms
Counterpoint[s]
Refutation[s]
Avoidance of logical fallacy
Use of logical appeal, ethical appeal, and emotional appeal
Avoidance of typographical errors, spelling mistakes, other errors
Correct use of punctuation, style, grammar, mechanics
Variety of sources: book, ProQuest, newspaper, peer-reviewed, non-print
Conclusion with closed frame