Argumentative Essay # 1. Choose one of the three topics to write your essay. You

Argumentative Essay # 1. Choose one of the three topics to write your essay. You must take a stance on whether you agree or disagree. Writing requirements: MLA format, 12 fonts, Times New Roman, double space, a title, an introduction, 3-5 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You should provide reasons to support your claim (s) and back up with evidence, counterarguments, and rebuttals. including your reference page.
Should Students get limited access to the Internet?
Selling Tobacco should be banned?
Smoking in public places should be banned?
Argumentative Essay Rubric (1)
Argumentative Essay Rubric (1)
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction paragraph
The introduction engages the reader’s curiosity
The background is relevant
The thesis and claim are strong and clearly stated.
15 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/transition
Ideas are coherently organized into separate body paragraphs; topic sentences are complete
Transitions are used correctly/sufficiently;essay flows logically
5 pts
Full Marks
5 pts
organization
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence & Elaboration
All evidence is relevant and clearly connects to the thesis
All evidence is cited correctly; minimum number of sources present; plagiarism is not present
All explanations and elaboration sentences clarify and extend ideas; context is present
15 pts
Full Marks
15 pts
full mark
0 pts
No Marks
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCounterclaim and Rebuttal
The counterclaim is effectively addressed in 3rd body paragraph; the correct location
Strong rebuttal is supported by compelling evidence; effectively refutes counterclaim
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion paragraph
Conclusion stays on topic; provides closure (3 parts)
5 pts
Full Marks
5 pts
conclusion
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
Total Points: 50