Select one of these topics to write your argumentative essay on. Next, consider positive and negative aspects of your topic based on your personal experience and common knowledge. Think in very broad terms at first, then start doing some preliminary research. Free write (1/2 – 1 page on your chosen topic). Create a Chart, list reasons, For/Against Take a definite position on your topic: either for or against a controversial issue. Create a thesis: three reasons and one counter argument. Next, write the topic sentences for your body paragraphs and start free writing on them. Add Title, Introduction and Conclusion/Make simple revisions and changes. Revise/Edit/Extend and correct body paragraphs. Proofread and then submit Final Copy to Canvas Assignments. Please find 1-3 outside sources to support your argument; at least one of your articles must be from a credible journal (pick an article that sounds academic and shows some scholarly sophistication) and that touches on some aspect of the issue that you are discussing. Just be sure to pick a medium length article. Use 1-3 quotations from 1-3 sources in your body paragraphs. Alternately, you may pick a chapter or section from a longer work, such as a book. You should pick an outside source where the author argues for or against the issue or provides insight into some aspect of your topic.