Why the death penalty should be abolished

Pages/Words: 6 pages / 1650 words (Double spacing)

Assignment Topic: Why The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished

Citation Style: MLA

Sources: Adequate

Description

Essay has to have five paragraphs.

Each paragraph has to be 5-7 sentences long.

References cannot be older than 5 years.

Classic Model-Outline for an Argument

No one structure fits all written arguments. However, most college courses require arguments that

consist of the following elements. Below is a basic outline for an argumentative or persuasive essay.

This is only one possible outline or organization. Always refer to your handbook for specifics.

I. Introductory Paragraph

o Your introductory paragraph sets the stage or the context for the position you are arguing for.

o This introduction should end with a thesis statement that provides your claim (what you are arguing for) and the reasons for your position on an issue.

A. Your thesis:

o states what your position on an issue is

o usually appears at the end of the introduction in a short essay

o should be clearly stated and often contains emphatic language (should, ought, must)

2. Claim:

3. Claim:

III. Addressing the Opposite Side

o Any well-written argument must anticipate and address positions in opposition to the one being argued.

o Pointing out what your opposition is likely to say in response to your argument shows that you have thought critically about your topic. Addressing the opposite side actually makes your argument stronger!

o Generally, this takes the form of a paragraph that can be placed either after the introduction or before the conclusion.

IV. Conclusion

o The conclusion should bring the essay to a logical end. It should explain what the importance of your issue is in a larger context. Your conclusion should also reiterate why your topic is worth caring about.

o Some arguments propose solutions or make prediction on the future of the topic.

o Show your reader what would happen if your argument is or is not believed or acted upon as

you believe it should be.