Title of Paper Gets Repeated Here Exactly As It Appears On Title Page
Start with a good attention getter (quote / question / story / statistic). Get the reader interested in your topic. Provide some background information on the topic. Adding a statement why the subject is important adds strength to your paper. Describe your view on the issue without using “I think…” or stating that it is your opinion in the essay. Write it as if it were a FACT. Use third person such as “It could be argued that….” instead of “I”, “me”, “we” or “us”. The last sentence(s) in this paragraph states specifically the thesis statement/claim. List the three points you will make to support this position. This creates a road map for the reader.
Counterargument
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Give some facts or details that support the counterclaim. Refute the opposing view using facts or details that support your side. Give evidence for the argument.
First Argument
Start with a transition such as “First”,”Firstly” or “To begin with”…
Address your argument and support it with sources that support your claim (evidence, research, expert testimony). Be sure to cite these within the text, such as (Smith, 2015) or Smith (2015) indicated / observed / suggest / concluded / mention
Second Argument
Start with a transition such as “Second”, “Secondly”, “Additionally” or “Furthermore”… Address your argument and support it with sources that support your claim (evidence, research, expert testimony). Be sure to cite these within the text, such as (Smith, 2015) or Smith (2015) indicated / observed / suggest / concluded / mention
Third Argument
Start with a transition such as “Third”, “Thirdly”, “Additionally” or “Furthermore”…
Address your argument and support it with sources that support your claim (evidence, research, expert testimony). Be sure to cite these within the text, such as (Smith, 2015) or Smith (2015) indicated / observed / suggest / concluded / mention