Argument Draft Assignment

ick an issue involving a problem about which people disagree. This problem must involve a contemporary social issue Should people be allowed to obscure their identities online?(see The Learning Network pdfLinks to an external site. for ideas). Your goal is to write an essay which attempts topersuade readers to accept your position on how to deal with this problem.

Develop a thesis(or claim): a stance and recommendation regardingthe problem. Select a suitableaudience: readers who care about the issue, but who would notcompletely agree with your thesis.Underneath your title, write a brief description of your audience. A vague audience like "general public"cannot be used, nor can one that already agrees with you on the issue.

Before writing your paper, consider different perspectives. That is, read up on the issue so you will be better informed; then, directly address these perspectives in your paper. Find an issue to which you can contribute; it is hard to contribute to old, staleissues or to those so technical that you lack the needed expertise.

Suggested Organization for a Classical Argument

1. Introduction:Give the context and background of your issue. Establish style, tone, and significance of your issue.
2. State your case:Clarify your issue here. Give any necessary background for understanding the issues. Define any important terms or conditions here.
3. Claim:State your central claim. Be sure that your hook presents an issue thatis open to debate. Present the subtopics or supportive points to forecast your argument for your reader.
4. Respond to counterarguments:Analyze the opposition's arguments and summarize them fairly. Refute or address the points, point out faulty reasoning and inappropriate appeals, or concede points. Then shift to a different field of values (here your position is strong) and argue for those new values.
5. Substantiation and proof:Present and develop your own case. Carefully plan your disclosure; avoid logical fallacies. Rely primarily on reasoning for your appeal and use emotional appeals carefully. Use examples, facts, experts, and statistics. Develop your argument using the appropriate prose strategy (e.g., causal analysis, comparison, analogies, definitions).
6. Conclusion:Conclude with conviction. Review your main points and state your claims strongly. Make a strong plea foraction orinvite your readers to refute your argument.

Your rough draft should beat least750 words