Questions:
Ideas for a paper about youth violence
My topic is YOUTH VIOLENCE
Develop and write a one-sentence thesis statement, which identifies your narrowed topic and states your claim (thesis/position).
To plan your argument essay for Unit 3, write a detailed sentence outline for the sections of your paper that includes the introduction and body. Each section should state your ideas in complete sentences. You may write an informal or formal outline.
Write a topic sentence for each of the three supporting reasons for your thesis sentence (in line with chapter 17).
Download an example sentence outline from https://www.oakton.edu/learn/sentence.htm
Write a paragraph briefly explaining why your topic and your viewpoint are important to you and your audience.
Create a reference list by writing a reference citation in APA format for each source.
The final version of your essay will be created and submitted in the next individual project.
Using material from your earlier individual project (thesis statement, outline and references), write a polished first draft of an argument essay. Your submission should follow the guidelines discussed below.
Format your project in APA manuscript style in the following order:
Title Page
Abstract
Essay
References list
Write the essay using the argument pattern of development: claim (thesis), supporting reasons, and evidence.
Write the essay using a formal tone and style, which avoids the use of personal pronouns (you, I, me, or we).
To support your thesis statement and supporting reasoning, cite evidence (facts, statistics, and expert viewpoints) from a minimum of five sources from the AIU Library databases in the text of your essay with in-text citation and include corresponding reference citations in your reference list. This is not optional; you must use sources to support your thesis statement.