This assignment is an argumentative essay. In the introductory paragraph, you should state a thesis/conclusion (10 pts) and give a brief summary of how you intend to argue in favor of it.
You should also give definitions for any important terms that occur in your argument (5 pts).
In the main body of the essay you should develop your premises. That is, you should state your premises (25 pts), give reasons in favor of thinking that the premises are true (25 pts) and account for why your premises support your conclusion (25 pts).
In the concluding paragraph, there is more flexibility. Your concluding paragraph (10pts) is an opportunity to either summarize your main argument, restate your conclusion, or contribute any final thoughts that you have about the topic that you’ve chosen for your essay.
Formatting
APA, MLA, and Chicago are all acceptable citation formats for this assignment.