Gun control (Pro)

The Argument Paper

 

This paper’s body must be 8-10 pages long, typed, double-spaced (this does not include the title page, outline or works cited page).  I expect to see both in-text and reference citation.  It (the paper and the citation) also must be in MLA or APA format, using a cover page and outline. You must use at least two to three counterarguments and refute them.  It must use logical and ethical appeal.  You can use emotional appeal, but this is not to be the sole appeal of the paper.  I do not want to see the use of 1^st or 2^nd person pronouns in this paper (I, me, my, you, yours).  You are to use 3^rd person singular or plural (“as one can see”, they assume), or, if referring to American society as a whole, 1^st person plural (we).

 

The overall grade for the assignment includes the submission of both a rough and final draft, as well as an outline.  The final draft should be a significant revision of the rough draft, in terms of grammar/punctuation, organization, MLA format/usage, etc

 

Outline for the Argument Paper

 

There are 2 main types of outline:

• Counter-argument/Rebuttal by information
• Point-by-point

 

Counter-argument/Rebuttal by information Outline

            In this outline, you list all the counterarguments first, and then give your rebuttal by giving us the information you have researched.  The essay in the back of Chapter 20 of SBCE shows this type of outline. I will use a different topic: Uniforms in Public Schools

 

Intro/Thesis: Uniforms should be mandatory in all public schools

 

1. Why uniforms shouldn’t be in public schools
   1. Expense—costly
   2. Loss of individuality
   3. Doesn’t stop student cliques/fashion competition

 

1. Why they really should be required
   1. Expense—actually cheaper
   2. Students are in school to learn, not express individuality
   3. Will cut down on fashion competition
   4. Safer for students

 

*Notice how there are more arguments than counter arguments—this is ok.

 

Please use Counter-argument with Rebuttal through Information if you go with this “point-by-point” style outline—it is the easiest to follow, and less likely to repeat information!

 

 

At the end of this paper I should have:

• Outline (submitted with both rough and final draft)
• Rough draft (see separate assignment sheet)
• Note cards (given at the student-teacher conference—for residential and blended courses only)
• Final draft—completely in MLA or APA style with a cover page, outline, and works cited/references page