[SOLVED] Testing on Animals
Argument-Persuasion PaperFor the Argument-Persuasion Research paper you will choose a controversial issue and pick a side. You will try to persuade your reader that viewpoint is logical and valid. You will do this through solid evidence from outside sources and recognizing and refuting an opposing viewpoint (disprove view of the other side).For this paper you will need to:1) Pick a controversial issue (one that has two sides)2) Take a stand on the issue (for or against)3) Include a strong introduction with an attention-getter4) Create a Thesis Statementa. Clearly states the controversial issueb. Clearly states your position on the issue (for or against)c. Includes your main points of support for the topic5) Include background information on the topic if necessarya. This will typically be a paragraph or shorter and is only to be used to help your reader understand your topic if necessaryb. This is will typically go at the beginning of your essay to familiarize your reader with the topic6) Research at least 3 sources from the Library Databases or online sources to use in your papera. Library Databasesi. Academic Search Completeii. Opposing Viewpointsb. Onlinei. Credible sites like newspapers, magazines, etc.-no Wikipediac. Successfully and effectively incorporate them into your paper (internal citations)i. This is the authors last name and page number in parenthesis7) Recognize an opposing viewpoint and refutea. Only have to recognize one opposing viewpointb. Acknowledge view and refute it to strengthen your argument8) Offer a course of action or a solution/proposal in your conclusion9) Turn in a Works Cited sheet in correct MLA format with your paper that includes all sources used.Paper Requirements:MLA formatDouble spaced1 inch margins12 point Times New Roman fontProper Heading (Name, Class, Date) and Header (Last name, pg #)4-6 pages3rd person Point of View-avoid I, Me, We, YouNo ContractionsWorks Cited Page in MLA for all sources (min of 3)Evidence in your paper is the way you show support for your main idea-thesis. This support can be shown in a variety of ways:? Reasons? Examples? Facts? Details? Statistics? Personal Observations or Experience? Anecdotes
