Argumentative Research Essay
Argumentative Research Essay
Instructions
Complete and submit your Argumentative Research Essay introduced in Module 6.
Activity
- Write a minimum of 4 pages (not including title or reference page) on a specific issue to argue using either the Toulmin, Rogerian, or middle-ground approach. Identify which style of argument theory you have selected in your introductory paragraph.
- Utilize a minimum of 3 credible sources. You should use sources to support your ideas or to use as examples of opposing viewpoints.
- Use in-text citations and references appropriately (APA, 7th ed.).
- Include an arguable claim that serves as your thesis statement and at least one counterargument/rebuttal in your supporting evidence paragraphs.
- Organize/structure your paper according to argument type. See Additional Resources below for more information.
- Submit assignment for grading.
Additional Resources
- Rogerian Argument suggested outline from the Purdue Online Writing LabLinks to an external site.
- See Chapter 8 in the textbook The Purposeful Argument: A Practical Guide (3rd ed.) for help with mapping a Toulmin argument. The typical outline includes a claim, reasons, evidence, and counterargument/rebuttal.
- See Chapter 9 in the textbook The Purposeful Argument: A Practical Guide (3rd ed.) for help with mapping a middle-ground argument.
Citations
Purdue University. (2020). Rogerian argument. Purdue Online Writing Lab. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/historical_perspectives_on_argumentation/rogerian_argument.html
Due
- Date: See due date listed at the top of the page.
- Time: By 11:59 p.m. of the indicated due date.
- Note: No late assignments will be accepted, as this is the final week of the course.
Submission and Assessment Guidelines
- This assignment is worth 230 points.
- Include a proper title page and references page according to APA 7 guidelines.
- Your writing must follow APA 7 guidelines.
- This assignment should be a minimum of 4 pages in length.
- Submit your written assignment as a Microsoft Word document. For help on how to submit your assignment, see Submit an AssignmentLinks to an external site..
- Review the Argumentative Research Essay Rubric for grading criteria.