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Argumentative/Persuasive Research Essay Assignment {1,000-3,000 words, 40 points possible for the final version} this will be an essay in which you set forth a point of view and support it with information you’ve gathered from books, articles, websites, and other sources. You will include an emotional appeal, a call to action, and first person POV may not be used. this case, you will choose a side of a topic to argue. A sound argument makes a claim and offers reasons and evidence in support of that claim. A sound argument also anticipates opposing viewpoints and acknowledges, accommodates, and/or refutes them.
As you decide on your topic and begin research, start thinking about how you want to present/set up your information and argument. Consider point-by-point as an easy way to get your argument across.
Use at least four outside sources. Acceptable sources include:
Articles from Gateway’s library databases
Magazine or journal articles
Books
Web sites with URL’s ending in .gov or .edu
Encyclopedia articles may be used, but they will not count as one of the four required sources.