Please, read these instructions carefully and follow them. Failure to do so, wil

Please, read these instructions carefully and follow them. Failure to do so, will affect your grade.
Argumentative Essay Instructions
Write an Argumentative essay of no fewer than 500 words and no more than 700 words (not including the References) on one of the topics from the list provided below:
I- Type of essay: Argumentative
II-Select one of the following topics:
Cigarette Smoking Should Be Banned.
Should English Be the Official Language of the United States?
Do You Support or Oppose the Death Penalty?
All Zoos Should Be Closed.
Should the Alcohol Drinking Age Be Increased or Decreased?
Should Assisted Suicide Be Legalized for Terminally Ill Patients?
III- The essay should have five (5) paragraphs, no fewer than 500 words, and no more than 700 words.
IV- The thesis statement must mention 2 points to support your claim. You must underline it.
V- The essay must have a counterargument paragraph.
VI- Format: APA 7th edition (use the attached template and Frame. See links below). Only three headings will be needed: Title, Counterargument, and Conclusion.
APA TEMPLATE
Argumentative Essay Frame.docx
VII- Support your evidence with at least 3 credible sources. Do NOT use Wikipedia as a source.
VIII- Include at least an in-text citation per paragraph, not including the Conclusion.
IX- Rough draft due date: Sunday, April 7 at 11:59 pm
X- Final draft due date: Sunday, April 14 at 11:59 pm
XI- Do not attach pictures or decorations of any kind (no bullets, or numbers either). Do not change the title (use the same topics I suggested) Submit your essays in WORD or PDF only.
XII- Entries in the References page should be alphabetized. The whole essay should be double-spaced and typed in 12 Times New Roman.
You MUST use the frame and template I attached in the class content to write your essays.
XIII- I will only accept UP TO 20% of similarities. Essays assisted by any ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE software/tool/platform will not be accepted.
Go to the class content and click on the folder that contains information and documents on APA. You must use the template and frame attached there.
Late submissions will get an F.
This should be the structure of your final essay:
Paragraph 1-Introduction with thesis statement mentioning 2 points/reasons
Paragraphs 2 and 3- Explanation and development of 2 points/reasons stated in thesis statement
Paragraph 4- COUNTERARGUMENT and REFUTATION
Paragraph 5- Conclusion