Hey alexa so this is the first draft of the paper which we will be revising two or three times

you have all the sources that you did for the last assignment

this paper will be 9-10 pages since you will be using all the research and provide it as well at the end of the paper

In an Argumentative Essay, the writer:•Presents an issue.•Takes a position on the issue.•Develops an argument to convince the reader that this position is correct.Argumentative essays often require research: you are recommended to collect evidence that relates to the topic, such as facts, statistics, and quotations from expert sources.Your goal is to convince your readers that your opinion about an issue (your thesis statement/claim) is valid and important. To accomplish this goal, your essay must state your opinion about the issue clearly. Use your argumentation box sheet for direction and organization. Your introduction should:•Grab your readers’ attention with a hook.•Clearly introduce and define your topic.•Give any necessary background information.•Make a claim about the issue (thesis statement) this presents a strong argument and clearly indicates your purpose for writing.Then you must persuade the readers that this position is right. Your body paragraphs should:•Clearly present the main arguments that support your thesis statement.•Include facts, evidence, and examples that support each main argument.? You should include at least one reference to an outside source. This could be a direct quote, a paraphrase, a summary, or a reference to a specific research study.•Present one or more counterarguments to show that you have considered opposing opinions.? Your essay needs to be balanced to show that you understand the issue completely. One way to do this is to include an opposing viewpoint, or counterargument. Even though you are arguing one side of an issue, you must think about what someone on the other side of the issue would argue.? Discussing only your opinion makes your essay sound biased, and your readers may not be convinced of your viewpoint.•Acknowledge counterargument(s) where appropriate and respond to them with refutations.? After giving your opponent’s point of view, you offer a refutation. This means that you refute the other point of view, or show how it is wrong. Finally, your conclusion should summarize all the arguments you have stated. It may also give a warning, a prediction, or a suggestion about what should happen next.

Does my introduction include:___ A hook___ The topic___ Background information___ A strong thesis statementDo my body paragraphs include:___ A clear presentation of the main arguments (that support my thesis statement)___ Facts, evidence, or examples to support each argument ___ At least one reference to an outside source___ At least one counterargument and refutation___ Transitions so that my ideas flow together in a logical orderDoes my conclusion include:___ Summarize my arguments___ Remind my readers why they should agree with my position___ Give my readers something to think about