Task: Write a 5 paragraph persuasive essay Format: Your assignment should be 3-5 pages in length (this is not including your Title Page, Reference page, or Appendix) and follow APA documenting and formatting guidelines. Sources: You must use the article and video provided and two additional sources. The additional sources must be from the Mohawk College Library Database. You may write direct quotes, paraphrase, and summary when using your sources, but all information must be cited using APA format. Assessment Tool: Essay Writing Rubric Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Read this article: 2. Watch this video: 1. Respond to the prompt: 1. Do you think that Canada's stricter immigration laws have helped or hurt the country in its ability to grow and progress and become an international leader in economics and culture? Please explain and support your side of the argument with reasons why or why not, and give specific examples. 2. Use the template below to help you plan an outline for your essay. l. Introduction A. Start with a hook/attention getter to draw your audience in B. Relevant background information that your reader needs to know C. State your controlling idea (thesis) and your three main points Il. Body A. First Main Point, transition to the evidence to prove the main point (research), analysis and then concluding or transitioning sentence. . Second Main Point, transiton to the evidence to prove the main point (research), analysis and then concluding or transitioning sentence. C. Counterclaim/Rebuttal Paragraph Counter-Claim Paragraph: 1. Identify the opposing argument C. Counterclaim/Rebuttal Paragraph Counter-Claim Paragraph: 1. Identify the opposing argument 2. Respond to it by discussing the reasons the argument is incomplete, weak, unsound, or illogical. 3. Then provide examples or evidence (research) to show why the opposing argument is unsound or provide explanations of how the opposing argument is incomplete of illogical. 4. Close by stating your argument and why your argument is stronger than the identified counter- argument. I1l. Conclusion A. Revisit the controlling idea, and remind the reader of your stance, and your opinion. B. Summarize the topics discussed in the main body C. Close with a memorable statement (Recommendations/Perdictions/Solutions). The final statement should be a future focus on what needs to be done