Gun Control in the United States

Instructions


ASSIGN SAME WRITER WHO DID MY PERVIOUS ESSAY PLEASE.
“I Say”
Proposal Argument Essay
Assignment: For this essay, take the topic that you researched for the first essay and write a proposal argumentative essay. This type of essay makes the case that someone should do something. Proposals can also argue that something should not be done or that people should stop doing something. For instance, a writer may propose an argument in favor of Congress passing stricter federal gun laws, or a writer may propose an argument urging people to stop texting while driving. Good proposal arguments include plenty of solid factual evidence (logos) but also include ethos and pathos appeals. The purpose of this assignment is to compose a 6-8 paragraph proposal argument essay in which you convince your readers to take action or not take action on an issue of your choice.
You should include evidence (e.g. facts, statistics, and expert opinion) from at least four reputable sources; at least half of these sources must be obtained through BC Academic databases. If sources are not from the college database, they must be CRAAP tested and pass!
AUDIENCE & TONE: You are writing for people who may or may not be familiar with your topic, so you will want to provide some background information. You may also want to assume that your readers have an opposite opinion to yours, so you will want to write to convince them to agree with you. The tone of your essay should be professional/formal and you should write in the third-person (people, Americans, they, etc.) point-of-view.
Paper Requirements:
You must use at least 4 sources to provide evidence for your argument. You are encouraged to use more sources than the minimum.
Do not use Google, Wikipedia, Pro/Con.org, etc. Providing a dictionary definition or a quote from someone famous (example: Ben Franklin or your favorite musician) does NOT count toward your 4 sources, even if you found it in the library. I will allow you to use sources from the internet as long as you have your minimum of 4 library sources, and as long as the sources pass the CRAAP test.
At some point in your argument, you must acknowledge the counter-argument, which means that you must provide some unbiased and fair discussion of what someone might say to argue against you. We will speak in class about ways to use this to make your own argument stronger. You are encouraged to use a credible source from the “other side” to show your fairness as an informed arguer on the subject.
You must avoid using very polarizing or extreme language, for example: completely, absolutely, without a doubt, just, ridiculous, evil, etc. See me if you have questions about word choice.
You must use proper MLA format for the entire paper, including a correct Works Cited page.
Use proper in-text citation methods, including having an introductory phrase before direct quotes. example: Duhigg argues, "We can change our habits, but because they are deeply ingrained into the brain, it can be a struggle to do so" (20). https://butlercc(dot)libguides(dot)com/mla/intext
You must have a clear, argumentative thesis statement in your first paragraph.
You must have an introduction and conclusion that are separate paragraphs. The intro should grab the attention of your reader without being off-topic/ include relevant background information, and a conclusion should wrap up the point without introducing major new material.
Your body paragraphs must each have separate, supported points that build upon one another. Try to place your strongest point where it will be most effective: toward the end of your paper. You should have at least two body paragraphs but may have more. The counterargument can be included anywhere in your paper.
Your paper must be at least 1000 words long. The word count does NOT include the Works Cited page.
Thesis Statement Worksheet
A thesis should fill the following criteria:
Be clear and specific
State a plan of action on a particular topic with clear reason/s
Do not state a fact or an ask question
Do not write “I will discuss/examine/argue”
Be original (do not steal someone else’s thesis statement)
Write ONE, complete sentence
Put the thesis statement as the last sentence of the introduction
Make sure the thesis is relevant to the assignment
Make sure the thesis is something interesting or relevant to your reader
Answer this question: so what?