– At least 4-5 sources cited; alphabetically
– Create exigence, have strong support from credible sources, use an organization that has a rhetorical effect, and come to a strong conclusion as your thesis statement.
-You will take up the argument, evidence, and support of a position that you do not necessarily support; it may be the opposite of what you argue, or it may be an argument you think has less value than the one you wish to make.
This is how my teacher likes his papers
Intro
Grab the readers attention
Academic early on citation
Situate the debate / exigence / maybe respond to opposing view
Thesis + Map
Background
Explain the issue
Some historical or current information
Storytelling or experience optional
Body
3-4 body paragraphs
Claim / Evidence / Analysis
Claim / Evidence / Analysis
Claim / Evidence / Analysis
Claim / Evidence / Analysis
Refutation paragraph (full Claim / Evidence / Analysis)
Conclusion
Tie it all together reiterate thesis
End strong final quo
