Argumentative+Paper

media type="youtube" key="-lzGy5gizKg" width="343" height="198" __** Argumentative essay **__ Follow along with this website for all important information for this unit. **Step 1: Make a claim**. This should be based on a debatable topic, approved by me.

**Step 2: Gather information.** Follow directions here: **At least 3 sources** (i.e. articles, online journals, etc...). These need to be marked as follows: 1 - number paragraphs, 2 - circle claims by the author, 3 - highlight evidence that could be used to help your claim.

Helpful research links: 1. [|Opposing Viewpoints in Context] (password:pirates) 2. [|Pro/con] 3. [|Debate.org] 4. [|Newsela Pro/Con articles]

Need to turn an online article into a Notability-friendly .pdf? [|Use this website to help].

**Step 3: Create an Outline for your essay**: [|This website] has 6 different ideas for outlines. Use one of them to organize your thoughts before drafting your paper. Outline Due Tuesday, 5/2. Your outline must include your thesis. For this paper, your thesis must be an opinionated or debatable claim. [|Tap here] for examples.

**Step 4:** **Draft an introduction paragraph:** This is, quite simply, the most important part of your essay. If the introduction is too dry, too boring, or fails to connect somehow with the audience, you've already lost your reader. Some ideas for a good introduction: - Tell a story from your research. Did you read anything that surprised you? - Include a important quote from your reading. - Include an eye-opening statistic. Your intro also needs to include your [|thesis statement]. Let me help you craft this if needed. If you were to summarize your entire paper into one sentence, it is your thesis.

**Step 5:** **Draft the body of your essay:** Follow your outline. Need some structure to help? [|Try here]. Remember, your essay needs to be a minimum of 2 typed pages when finished. It must be done in 12-pt. Times New Roman font and double-spaced. **Important note**: for citing sources in this paper, use (author's name) at the end of the citation. If no author is available for your source, use the direct website (https://emssilva.wikispaces.com/Argumentative+Paper#). **//When in doubt, cite your source.//** **Important note 2:** Remember to include opposing viewpoints in the body of your essay. This is the refutation or counter argument, __absolutely necessary__ in any argumentative paper. **Important note 3:** Your voice needs to be very apparent in an argumentative essay. BUT, it needs to present without using a first person (or second person) narrative. No I, we, us, me, myself, you, your, etc... This can get tricky sometimes. How can I help?

A short revisiting of your main points. Never bring up new ideas or ask a question here. You are ending the essay. New ideas and questions are beginnings, not endings. Try and tie your conclusion to your introductions somehow. It helps to connect beginning to end. Ask for help here if needed!
 * Step 6: ** ** Draft the conclusion of your essay: **

You'll need to have two peer-edits completed by members of your class for your paper. You'll also need to peer-edit (at least) two of your classmates' papers. // Look fors as you peer edit: // // - Obvious spelling and grammar issues // // - Formatting: 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double spacing, paragraphing, correct header, at least two typed pages (usually means about 4 handwritten pages) // // - No 1st (I,we, my, us, myself) or 2nd person (you, your, yourself) unless in a direct quote // // - A strong thesis statement/author's claim in the introduction // // - At least two strong arguments that support the author's claim // // - Some mention of a counterclaim in the paper. Maybe more than one... // // - Sources cited correctly throughout the paper //
 * Step 7: Peer-Editing **

Check the following websites for how this page should be formatted: [|Basic Format] [|Citing Internet Sources] Usually, sources on this page are not numbered. However, for this paper, if you're citing the sources based on numbering (1), (2), etc...I'll allow it. Sources should still be listed alphabetically though. Use [|easybib] to help format your sources.
 * Step 8: Create a Works Cited Page (Bibliography): **


 * Step 9: Final Edit > Publish to Google Classroom **

Check one last time for any errors and turn your completed paper into Google Classroom to the assignment labeled 'Published_Argument_Paper'. Look this rubric over to make sure everything has been completed:

For your final, you will present the findings in your argumentative paper to the class. You're expected to present for 3-5 minutes. This can be a speech with or without a multimedia presentation. Highlight the main points of your essay. Need help? Ask me... Questions to answer in your presentation: - What was your topic? - What was your claim? Which side of the debate/argument did you fall on? - What were your two strongest arguments to support your side? - What was the counter-argument that you wrote about? How did you counter this counter? - Did you like researching this topic? Why or why not? Notes to keep in mind: * A good way to start a debatable presentation is to take an informal class poll at the beginning. 'How many of you think the Eagles are a far superior football team when compared to the Cowboys?' 'Who thinks abortion should be made illegal in the US?' **Pictures aren't necessary, but visuals always help to maintain interest from your audience.
 * Final Project for English 1: **

CNotes for this unit: 1.

Very helpful links to help with argumentative writing:

[|What is an Argument?] [|Arguments At a Glance: P.A.P.A.] [|Writing Effective Arguments] [|Argument Thesis = Claim] [|Argument's Best Friends: Ethos, Logos, Pathos] [|Creating Outlines for Arguments] [|Creating Outlines for a Summarize-and-Critically-Analyze Essay] [|Quoting, Summarizing & Paraphrasing] [|Argumentative Fallacies] [|The Rogerian Argument] [|Sample Argument Essays] [|The Rhetorical Situation *PDF] [|Argumentative Topics]

*Includes researched websites for various topics, and a thesis statement (pro/con) for each subject. [|Controversial Articles] *Includes links to articles on which you can write your Summary-Critically-Analyze paper. [|Double Entry Log] (to help you critically read and annotate your controversial article) [|Sample Article that I Critically Annotated "Would you have surgery at the hands of a robot?"]

[|Another incredibly helpful website for argumentative writing]