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My Argument Essay

Assignment 1: 50 points, six paragraphs, APA

This is my argument essay. It says what I think about my issue and why I think it.

 

Put your essay here as a PDF. Use APA for your sources. Six paragraphs: introduction, three body paragraphs, counterargument, conclusion.

What I learned

  • Why I chose this topic: write two or three sentences.

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  • What I learned about my issue: write three sentences. Name one fact or one source that changed your thinking.

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  • What I learned about writing: write three sentences. Think about your thesis, your sources, your APA citations, and how you answered the other side.

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  • What I would do differently next time: write one or two sentences.

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Program Competencies

  1. These are the writing skills this assignment asks you to show. Keep the ones your essay demonstrates and delete the rest.

  2. Write a clear thesis that takes a position.

  3. Support that position with credible sources.

  4. Cite sources in APA style, in the text and in the reference list.

  5. Present a counterargument and answer it fairly.

  6. Organize a six-paragraph essay that a reader can follow.

  7. Write for a specific audience: your class, an employer, or a graduate school.

  8. Edit your own writing for grammar, word choice, and clarity.

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