Problem
Purpose: To provide students with an opportunity to write a forensic argument centering on an ethical issue that stems from the past and to incorporate outside sources appropriately into the essay.
Develop a claim statement (including a qualifier) that expresses your position on this subject. Place the claim statement as the last sentence in the introductory paragraph
Develop the reasoning and organization of your argument by using the structure for the Toulmin model of argument
Counterargument: A counterargument is required in this assignment. Part of the reasoning may be built by introducing the oppositions stance regarding the topic or ideas you have selected. Create at least one counterargument within your argument to rebut the oppositions perspective.
Include parenthetical in-text citations and a list of Works Cited for all sources used within the essay
TOPIC: What is the purpose of influencers? Opposes the influence of past events,
Claim Statement: Just as celebrities used their popularity on television commercials in the past, influencers arguably use their status to encourage brand awareness on social media sites.