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English Argumentative Paper Assignment -

Please write an argumentation paper on the topic of your choice. Students must employ at least two of the argumentation styles that we have gone over in class (Aristotelian, Rogerian, and Toulmin) and must also avoid logical fallacies when defending their argument. The assignment must have an introduction with a thesis statement, three body paragraphs that defend the thesis, and a conclusion.

Argument Paper Planning Worksheet -

Passions: Make a list of things you are passionate about. Hobbies, things you love, favourite books/movies/music/food, things that are really important to you, etc.

Peeves: Make a list of things that annoy you, things you hate, things that drive you crazy! People's driving habits, how people are treated in certain places, the things you have to deal with as a student, etc.

Looking at your lists, choose one or two ideas that you would like to take a side on-write them down here-ensure that you are choosing ideas that you can take a strong stand on, and that you can choose ONE SIDE to argue!

• In the circle, write down one of your main ideas-and which side you will take. Ex: University should be free.
• In the surrounding boxes, start writing down some points or CLAIMS that can back up your argument and persuade your audience. Ex: Free university creates a more equal society.
• Write one or two COUNTER CLAIMS in the grey boxes at the bottom! Ex: If everyone can get into university the degree has no meaning
• You can add more boxes or bubbles as needed, and you can use paper to map out more ideas if this one doesn't work.

Once you choose a strong idea and have some CLAIMS and COUNTER CLAIMS, create an outline for your paper. Use paper to add more claims or counter claims.

I. Introduction

a) Hook-what will you use to catch the reader's interest?:

b) Background info-what does the reader need to know to understand this issue?

c) Thesis statement/main argument-what is your stance and main point of this paper?

II. Claims

a) Claim 1-first point to prove your argument: Evidence-what experience or information do you have to back up this claim?

b) Claim 2-first point to prove your argument: Evidence-what experience or information do you have to back up this claim?

Add more claims as necessary-but remember this is a short paper. Two to three claims are enough.

III. Counter Claim

Counter Claim:

Rebuttal:

IV. Conclusion

a) Sum up argument

b) Leave the reader with something to think about.

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