You must present, develop, and support an academic argument

You must present, develop, and support an academic argument on a controversial topic. Your thesis statement must be fully supported by relevant library research. Transitional links, a primary source interview, and a counter argument are required. Sources: minimum 5; maximum 8 (listed on works cited page using correct MLA format as per classroom instruction). Including a primary source interview, a qualified web site, and at least two of the following three: book, newspaper, and/or magazine/journal. A – Z Encyclopedias are not allowed (neither online nor print, i.e. Wikipedia). Tabloids (National Enquirer, etc…) are not allowed.Citations within text: minimum 8; maximum 14 (using correct MLA format as taught in class).Each source should not be cited more than three total times.Direct quotes should not be longer than four lines.Note: You must make clear your intentions, by pointing out the following:The thesis statement must be underlined.Your counter argument must be labeled CA.Your critical deductions must be labeled CD.The citations must be numbered in the left margin of the text.The Works Cited page must be labeled B, M, NP, J, PS or QWS in the left margin.Here is the thesis that has to be used:Parents should not be allowed to exempt their children from vaccinations due to philosophical reasons because vaccines are studied to be safe, protect children from diseases, and vaccines prevent resurgences of once-repressed diseases. make sure the counterargument paragraph is the one right before the thesis statement.