Argument Essay

Argument Essay – Prewriting Template

NOTICE:

 

• There are 4 steps for this assignment: Planning (1), Rough Draft (2), Revised Draft (3), and Edited Draft (4).
• In order to complete the writing assignment correctly and to receive the maximum amount of points for your work, you must complete all 4 steps.
• Points will be deducted for any missing step.
• Review the assignment instructions and the grading rubric carefully to ensure that you have completed all of the required elements before submitting your prewriting assignment.

 

 

Honor Statement

 

Read and sign this honor statement prior to submitting your assignment:

 

By typing my name in the space provided, I certify that all words and ideas in my writing assignment are mine alone, and, if I used another person’s words or ideas (by summarizing, paraphrasing, or directly quoting), I gave credit to that author, and I also put quotation marks around any direct quotations.

 

By signing my name, I also understand that, if I have copied someone else’s ideas or words, I have plagiarized, and I understand that the penalty for plagiarism is course failure.

 

Student Name: _________________________________________

 

 

Writing Prompt:  In an argument essay, a writer chooses a debatable or controversial topic, takes a position on the topic, and seeks to argue his/her position about the topic, using examples, evidence, and support. Complete the following four steps: brainstorm about the required topic (Step 1), compose a five paragraph essay rough draft (Step 2), revise the essay (Step 3), and edit the essay (Step 4).  Be sure to support your argument.

 

Step 1: Argument Essay Thesis Statement and Planning

Directions: Complete all of the elements of the planning; otherwise, the content of your piece will not be accurate.

 

My Topic:

 

My Attitude:

 

My Purpose:

 

My Thesis Statement:

 

My Audience:

 

1. How much does my audience know about my subject?
2. Age? Gender? Race? Social status? Location? Religion?
3. Where does my audience stand on the issue; are they opposed or neutral?

 

Outline:

 

 

Step 2: Argument Essay Rough Draft

 

Directions: Write a rough draft that follows your outline, begins with a strong introduction that includes an attention getter and your thesis statement, and includes 3 body paragraphs that explain each of your main points. Do not worry about spelling or grammar; just let your thoughts flow. End with a good concluding paragraph that restates your main arguments and calls your audience to action or change. It must be at least 400 words, no less and not too much more.

 

 

Step 3: Argument Essay Revised Draft

 

Directions: Copy your Argument Essay Rough Draft (from above) and paste it below, click on “Tools” or “Review” if you are using Microsoft Word, and hit “Track Changes.” This is so your instructor can see all the changes you make. Begin reading through your rough draft and make changes to the content as you see fit. If necessary, add more information or details to support your argument. Add transitional words or phrases to help the essay flow in a logical order. Consider the following questions:

 

1.     Does my introduction begin general (with an attention getter) and get specific (through my thesis statement)?

2.     Do I have a clear thesis statement at end of introduction that provides an overview of the main points to be discussed?

3.     Does my essay have 3 body paragraphs that discuss the main points of my thesis?

4.     Do each of my body paragraphs contain transitional topic sentences?

5.     Do I have a clear, effective concluding paragraph that contains a restatement of my thesis and a final application?

6.     Do my thoughts flow in a logical order and sequence?

7.     Does my essay have unity, coherence, and adequate development?

 

Revise your piece to ensure that the answer to all of the above questions is “yes.” Then, save the changes.

 

 

 

Step 4: Argument Essay Edited Draft

 

Directions: Turn off the “Track Changes” feature. Copy your Argument Essay Revised Draft, paste it below, click on “Tools” or “Review” if you are using Microsoft Word, and make sure you turn on the “Track Changes” feature. Edit for any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Focus especially on revising for the grammar concepts you have studied throughout the course. Consider the following questions:

 

1. Are all of my sentences all joined correctly (no fragments, comma splices, run-ons, or fused sentences)?
2. Are my sentence structures varied (use different ways of combining sentences)?
3. Did I avoid shifts in person, verb tense, or singular/plural words?
4. Are my spelling and punctuation correct? (Use the spell check feature, but also double check to ensure the spell check program caught all errors/typos.)
5. Are all of my words in a series parallel?
6. Did I avoid the use of contractions?
7. Did I avoid the use of second person point of view (you)?

 

If your answer to all of the above questions is “yes,” then go ahead and save these changes.

 

NOTE: Use of contractions (can’t, won’t, doesn’t, etc.) and second person (any form of the pronoun “you”) is strictly prohibited and will result in loss of points on writing assignments.

 

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