Writing your issues paper: Argumentative Essay
Create thesis statement
Write up outline
Include 3-5 ideas to support your argument (each will form one body paragraph)
Have a quote to support each idea
Write body paragraphs (should have 3-5)
Write up refuting paragraph (this is the arguments on the other side where you refute them)
Create your introductory and concluding paragraphs
How to write your thesis statement:
You need to write down your topic, position & evidence.
Mention the main topic of your paper
Take a position and state your argument
Summarize the evidence that you will use to support your position/argument
Outline:
Write body paragraphs, then intro & conclusion
Insert Footnotes
Write Bibliography