Paper Two Instructions: Essay 2: Argumentative Essay (Persuasive Report) Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to write a comprehensive Research Report based on your findings, offering insights, analysis, and implications derived from your chosen research topic. Remember, narrow your focus early. "The structure of the argumentative essay is held together by the following. A clear, concise, and defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay. Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body, and conclusion. Body paragraphs that include evidential support. Evidential support (whether factual, logical, or statistical). A conclusion that does not simply restate the thesis, but readdresses it in light of the evidence provided. At least five paragraphs." Argumentative Essays - Purdue OWL® - Purdue UniversityLinks to an external site. This assignment offers you the opportunity to demonstrate your analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to produce meaningful insights about the chosen topic. Format Length: 750 word rough draft. 1500 word final draft. Write 5 or more fully developed paragraphs Use appropriate subheadings, if necessary, to organize and develop the report. Include at least two .edu sources mandatory for full credit. DO NOT use second person (you) or first person (I, me, my, etc) in your writing. Include works cited. You need at least two sources. Prompt Over the last few weeks, we've learned a lot about writing, organizing, formatting, point of view, MLA, persuasion, and textual analyses. Now, let's channel these lessons into the next essay: the argument essay. We are writing a research essay arguing that your chosen topic has improved or become worse. You can write about anything that has two sides to the argument. The two sources, i.e., your evidence, must come from .edu sources. After you I have two .edu sources feel free to use one or more journalistic sources. All sources must be authorities on the subject. No Wikipedia. Example topics: Political relationships (Canada and Iran, Russia and China, U.S. and Mexico, etc) have become better or worse. Crime in the Memphis circle has improved or become worse. The Ford Model T switching to Edsel's Model A was a decline, or an improvement, in the early models produced at Ford. The rise in thinner rails and three, or more, fins improved the function of the surfboard, and eroded (or saved) the culture of surfing. Girls surfing Pipeline in the WSL has improved, or declined, the sport of surfing. Improvements in CTE are being made or not. Immunotherapies are improving cancer diagnoses outcomes or not. * Make sure that your thesis statement picks a side in the first paragraph. No “I” narrator in this essay. * By now you see that you can write about nearly anything that doesn't have hate or substantial offense. I'm a pretty hardened person, so I won't get offended easily, but we all know the kind of rhetoric that won't be tolerated. Let's not get morbid or too dark in these topics. This is an early-in-your-academic-journey college class and it just might not be the space for the darker recesses of the mind. Don't forget the lesson that when we aren't evenhanded, meaning a safe space for the opposition, then we preach to the choir which is an embracement of falsities. To be a truth seeker, you must be fair and willing to have your mind changed. Must Haves: Your report should showcase your understanding of the observed dynamics of your topic. You must have a mapped introduction with a full thesis. No first or second person (I, me, my, you, etc). You must give a rundown of the current situation of your topic. By the end of the essay we should know what both sides of the argument are. Each body paragraph must have at least one direct quote from a .edu source with an in-text citation. If you have two .edu direct quotes, then your third direct quote can be from a journalistic source that is an authority on the subject. Direct quotes need signal phrases and in-text citations. Work cited page. MLA Everything. Keep your topic narrow and focused, allowing for a detailed exploration of your researched evidence. Developing the Report You may use subheadings to organize the report. Introduction Provide a clear introduction outlining the purpose, scope, and significance of the research. Clearly state the research questions or objectives. Evidence Presentation Present evidence collected during the research in an organized manner across at least three body paragraphs. Include at least two .edu sources, a direct quote in each body paragraph, along with signal phrases and in-text citations. Analysis and Discussion Analyze the evidence to answer any relevant research questions. Offer interpretations of the results, identifying patterns, trends, or significant findings. Provide a clear link between the evidence findings and the thesis statement—even if the evidence proves your thesis wrong. Conclusion Summarizes the key findings of the research. May offer practical recommendations based on the research results. May suggest potential avenues for future change, or improvements, based on the findings.