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Assignment
We learned about the presidency, the powers of the presidency, and the unique way our president is elected via the Electoral College. In this assignment you will be guided in creating a complete argument regarding whether or not you think the Electoral College should be kept or eliminated.
This activity will be useful practice in how to create and present and thoughtful argument. The ability to create and communicate a thoughtful argument will help you out in future studies and in any career.
Your essay must be at least 500 words long.
Follow these steps to create an argument in the form of an essay:
Step 1: In one or two very clear sentences state whether or not you think the Electoral College should be kept or eliminated. This is called writing a thesis statement.
Step 2: In three paragraphs describing three arguments that support your position regarding the Electoral College. Give each argument one paragraph. Do not just list three arguments in support of your position regarding the Electoral College. You must tell the reader why each of your three arguments supports your position on the Electoral College.
Step 3: In three paragraphs describe three arguments that go against your position regarding the Electoral College. This is called addressing counterarguments. Give each counterargument one paragraph. Describe the counterargument and then tell the reader of your essay why that counterargument should be dismissed.
Step 4: Write one paragraph concluding your essay. Restate your initial position on the Electoral College. And review the one or two arguments that you found to be the most compelling in support of your position.
Step 5: Write a reference list. In any good argument you will present your ideas but then include evidence from credible external sources to support your ideas. Always include a reference list.
In outline form your paper should look like this.
1. Introduction: Thesis statement of your position regarding the Electoral College.
2. Three arguments supporting your position.
1. Describe argument 1 and why it supports your position.
2. Describe argument 2 and why it supports your position.
3. Describe argument 3 and why it supports your position.
3. Three counter arguments opposing your position.
1. Describe counter argument 1 and why it is not sufficient.
2. Describe counter argument 2 and why it is not sufficient.
3. Describe counter argument 3 and why it is not sufficient.
4. Conclusion paragraph.
Please note: APA formatting and citations rules apply to this and all essays in this course.
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