Building Persuasive Essay

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This order requires you to build a research paper on the topic: Should there be a death penalty in the Criminal Justice System?

First, Find a credible source that can be used for your persuasive essay.
Selected sources from the CQ Researcher – SAGE, Academic Search Ultimate, Opposing Viewpoints in Context – Gale, or another library database.
Then, explain how the source fared with the C.R.A.A.P.O. test by answering the following questions in one fully developed paragraph:

What were the total points the source earned on the test?
Where did it earn the most points? How did it earn these points?
Where did it earn the least points? Why did it lose points here?
How will this source help support the main argument (or counterargument) of your essay?
Put Your Sources to the Test
Make sure you fill out the worksheet in its entirety—otherwise the test will not be accurate. If the total for the source is 35+ points, it’s a good indication that it is credible (remember, though, the more points the better, and the only way for the C.R.A.A.P.O. test to work is to be as honest as possible when evaluating each source). If the source scores fewer than 35 points, it’s not strong enough to include in your essay and you should find another.

Please make sure to upload the completed worksheet when submitting the order!

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Will require you to find two additional sources, including the one above for page 1, for a total of three sources requirement.
Annotating Your Sources
You’ll create an annotated bibliography by following the steps below and answering the questions as thoroughly as possible. The questions will prompt you to engage in a conversation with your sources. You will need to follow the steps below three times (for your three different sources).

Selected sources from the CQ Researcher – SAGE, Academic Search Ultimate, Opposing Viewpoints in Context – Gale, or another library database.
At least one of your three sources should present a counterargument, a position that an opponent of your argument might make.
Applied the C.R.A.A.P.O. test to the sources to determine if they are credible and reliable
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Identify your sources, including author, title, and the database information or website.
Summarize your source. (Use the template below.)
It seems this source is arguing ____________________.
This source is using the following evidence to support the argument: ____________________.
A counterargument for one of the provided sources could be: _____________________.
Credibility and Relevance
Explain the rationale for the credibility of the source by providing supporting evidence. (Use the template below.)
Personally, I believe the source is doing a (good job/bad job) of supporting its arguments because ____________________.
Explain the relevance of the source to your argument. (Use the template below.)
I think this source will be very helpful in supporting my argument because ________________________.
–OR–
I will work to refute this counterargument in my essay by ________________________.
Your annotations must include at least three sources. Save your work in a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Then, check your writing for errors.

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Putting everything together based on the research you conducted. You will put together a DRAFT of the persuasive essay. Using the writing notes I provided in the attachment and any additional research you found, You will then establish an argument and support that argument with research and relevant evidence.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

Writing Plan: Use this writing plan as a way to gather your thoughts and determine your strategy for writing your critical analysis essay.

Describe the argument to be addressed in your persuasive essay. Explain how the argument relates to your major, the major you are considering pursuing, or your field of work.
Determine three key points that will be helpful in supporting your argument.
Identify the audience who will be reading your essay. What potential challenges will you encounter in supporting your argument with this demographic?
Establish a goal that you hope to accomplish with this essay. What will this essay need to be successful?
List potential resources that could be used as supporting evidence for your argument, and provide a brief description of each and how they will reinforce your argument.
Align key points of your argument with supporting resources for establishing an effective essay structure.
Based on your argument, determine at what points in the essay integrating evidence would be most effective, and explain why.
Describe a revision strategy that would be most effective while writing this essay. Why would this strategy be effective?
Review the feedback provided by your instructor on assignments submitted thus far. How does this feedback influence your progress moving forward? What changes did you make to your writing plan after receiving this outside feedback?

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