What evidence has led you to this conclusion?

You have to use only these websites for information; procon.org, EbscoHost Points of View (library access), or iDebate.org.
Drawing from previous research and the annotated bibliography, the argumentative research paper will argue for and defend a particular position about the research topic using logical reasoning and reliable researched evidence. An argumentative paper stakes out a position that is either a) completely new or b) contrasts with another established position. The paper first summarizes some particular position or positions attributed to others (in the research). Then it delineates its position in contrast to others, much like the critical response essay (or critique). This approach to writing argument papers according to the “they say / I say template” can be found in any number of books on the craft of argument (cf. Gerald and Graff). Popular debate topics and information about them can be found at procon.org, EbscoHost Points of View (library access), or iDebate.org. Research at the library and online will be required to substantiate arguments factually, and this research must be documented and formatted in APA style. As this position is developed in writing, one must also use and hone techniques in strong argumentation—namely, the use of strong inductive, deductive, and analogical conclusions supported by facts—and the avoidance of logical fallacies. Questions for argumentative papers: Do you agree or disagree with a stated position? Why or why not? What evidence has led you to this conclusion? How do you logically challenge or substantiate this position? How does your position qualify or differ from the position of another with whom you might agree? Why is this position stronger, new, or significant? The assignment should include citations of at least seven quality sources of different types (peer-reviewed, database, and no more than two journalistic), which must be cited in-text and be either summarized, paraphrased, or quoted. Most sources should be peer-reviewed. Students should provide one example of summary, paraphrase, and quotation, cited in MLA style. The composition should be formatted in Times 12 font in MLA Style using an MLA template and contain a minimum of seven cited sources.

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