Argumentative Essay
ASSIGNMENT: 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 1,000-1,500 word (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.
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following 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)
