Part 4 Semester Project: Outline the Argument (creating/planning an outline for the essay) 1.) Need to watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6GQPz1_ziU#action=share 2.) Review the outline

 Semester Project Part 4: Outline your argument – 100 points

Use your matrix to write an outline of your argument paper. Remember that each of your main support points will likely be more than one paragraph. In this short research paper 3-5 main support points are adequate. DO NOT try to include more than 5 main support ideas – that will make for a superficial (weak) argument. Consider having a Writing Center Tutor review your outline.

 Semester Project Part 5: Researched Argument – 200 Points

DRAFT REQUIREMENT

(minimum 8 pages, maximum 10, (not including “Works Cited”). REQUIRED: have your draft reviewed by a Writing Center tutor no later than November 14.

NO FINAL PAPER WILL BE GRADED UNTIL IT IS REVIEWED BY A WRITING CENTER TUTOR

Bring together all parts of your project in a Researched Argument Essay. This is the part of the assignment where you use your proposal and outline as building blocks. Here is where you will be adding your own position and arguing it, using your research to support your position.

You must use at least 6 sources.
You may replace sources that you originally used for your Annotated Bibliography
Your paper must be a minimum of eight (8) COMPLETE pages properly formatted PLUS your Works Cited page.

Writing a researched argument paper is not about locating evidence to support a pre-existing opinion; it is about asking questions, conducting research to answer those questions, and letting your opinion develop out of the dialogue between your ideas and experiences and those of other scholars or citizens. Your 8-10 page paper should identify the issue from your perspective,

fully express your position,
support your arguments with evidence (from you literature review),
address opposition to your position (counter-argument).

Your goal is to convince us that your position is reasonable because your arguments are well considered and responsible. The essay should be focused, well organized, highly developed, and written clearly employing your best academic voice.