academicexperts

Written text: 1000-word minimum;
Two (three for the final draft) different types of sources are required, one of which is a scholarly journal article from one of TCC’s databases;
MLA style format, that is, student/class/assignment/date information in the upper left corner of the first page, double spacing, centered title, indented paragraphs, and headers on all pages;
A title (more than three words) centered;
Organization/Development of Essay;
The introduction needs to capture the reader’s attention;
Thesis statement with Blueprint (your narrowed topic, your opinion, and three subtopics–reasons);
One paragraph that presents the opposing viewpoint and a counter-argument (refutation) either after the introduction or before the conclusion;
Three-body paragraphs with your three reasons;
Topic sentences in each body paragraph (each topic sentence presents one reason);
Conclusion: restate your thesis statement and then conclude your argument in a satisfying manner
MLA Style documentation (view the videos on Academic Integrity and MLA Style (8th edition video)
Speaker tags that introduce sources and sentences before a quote that introduce or explain the quote and/or sentences after a quote that explain the quote.
In-text citations to cite sources.
Suggested Topics – Gun Control, STDs, Abortion, Euthanasia, Death Penalty, Marijuana, Avoid the following topics. Video Gaming and Cigarette Smoking.
Checklist-To-Review Before Submitting the Argument Essay
Place your student/class/date/assignment information on the top left side of the first page.
Insert headers with your last name and consecutive page numbers.
Center a title (more than one-word title).
Double-space your text.
Place your thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph as the last sentence. Write your own topic sentences: avoid beginning topic sentences with the source material.
Use transitions between body paragraphs for a better flow of ideas, for example, “One problem…Another problem… Avoid using pronouns such as “I”, “you”, “we”, and “your” since this is an academic paper.
Avoid beginning sentences with “It” or “There” since these are passive constructions (voices). Insert a noun after “this” for a clear referent. Do not include the year of publication for MLA Style.
Place the period after in-text citations (Mewborn). Do not include personal experiences in an academic paper.
Use Times New Roman, 12 point, for your font.
Avoid writing “In conclusion” at the beginning of your conclusion. Place your Works Cited on a separate page.
Use a hanging paragraph indent format for your Works Cited entries.
topic gun control