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My topic is "is global warming a manmade problem"
Write an argumentaive essay for this topic and the format is below:-
Sources: You must cite at least five (5) reliable and authoritative sources, including at least one journal (electronic is acceptable) or database article. At least one of your sources must be a counterargument that you will refute.
Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:
· Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
· Awareness of the purpose of your argument
· Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
· Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
· Ability to synthesize information from various sources
· Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
· Ability to research and identify academic sources
· Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
· Ability to converse in standard, academic English
Minimum Requirements
Length: Minimum three (4 and half) pages, approximately 1000-1200 words, not including the works cited page.
Style: Essay needs to conform to MLA standards, including double spacing in Times New Roman font, size 12, and must include a Works Cited page with correct in-text (parenthetical) citations for all quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries.
I. Introduction
Necessary Background
Thesis
II. First Reason
Topic Sentence
Evidence & Explanation
Wrap-up / connect to the thesis
III. Second Reason (same as above)
- Third Reason (same as above)
IV. Continue with more reasons
V. Refute Counterarguments
VI. Conclusion
Might include a call to action
Or a statement of the implications