How has your understanding of argumentative writing changed after completing this unit?

Getting Started
For Touchstone 2 you will be writing an argumentative essay on a topic of your choice. The topic you choose must be debatable and you must take a clear stand on one side of the issue. Your topic must also be on a small enough scale that it is appropriately narrow for a 3-5 page essay. Your essay must include a title, an introductory paragraph, which contains your argumentative thesis statement, at least three body paragraphs, which provide support for your argument and a conclusion paragraph. Research from at least two outside sources is required to provide evidence and support for your argument. Research must be cited using APA style. You must include a reference page, which lists the specific sources you used and properly cite the sources within your essay. An example essay is provided below for reference. Please read this before writing your essay.
Reflection Questions
How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your argument? (1-2 sentences)
What was the most difficult part of writing your argumentative essay? (2-3 sentences)
Which appeals did you use and how do you think they strengthened your argument? (3-4 sentences)
How has your understanding of argumentative writing changed after completing this unit? (2-3 sentences)
Requirements
Your essay, excluding your reference page and reflection questions, should be 1,000-1,500 words (approximately 3-5 pages) in length.
Double-space the essay and use 1-inch margins.
Use a readable 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
All writing must be original and written for this assignment. Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Submission must include your argumentative essay, your reference page with at least two outside sources and your answers to the reflection questions on a separate page.
Submit a single file only, including all assignment components.
Acceptable file formats include .doc, and .docx.

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