Second page: Abstract • Type the heading level Abstract at the top middle of pag

Second page: Abstract
• Type the heading level Abstract at the top middle of page 2.
• Each line should be flush with the left margin, except for the Keywords.
• Type a 150-250 word Abstract (one double-spaced paragraph) in the third-person. Do not
use terms, such as “I,” “you,” and “your.”
• Set the stage or the context for the position you are arguing for. The opening sentence
should introduce your argument. Explain that you are writing the argument in an
Aristotelian argumentative style.
• Set the context by providing general information about the main idea, explaining the
situation so the reader can make sense of the topic and the claims you make and support.
• To write a clear and objective essay, avoid using pronouns.
• State why the issue is important –tell the reader why he or she should care and keep
reading. Your goal is to create a compelling, clear, and convincing essay the reader will
want to read and act upon.
The last sentence or two should be a strong debatable thesis statement.
• Debatable Thesis Statement: The last sentence or two of the INTRODUCTION should be
a debatable thesis statement that alerts the reader to your position on the issue. The thesis
must be something that readers could reasonably have differing opinions on. For
example, Current scholarly research and clinical trials conducted by experts have proven
that CBD oil, a non-psychotropic cannabis-derived compound, is one of the most
effective treatments to reduce seizure activity in children born with Dravet Syndrome.
• Keywords should be included at the end of the Abstract.
o Indent ½” from the left margin and type the term Keywords in italics.
o Type a list of keywords (do not type the list of keywords in italics). Do not begin
any of the key words with a capital letter unless a word is a proper noun. If an
acronym(s) is included, each letter should be capitalized.
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Third plus pages: Essay Title & INTRODUCTION
• Create a title for this essay that reflects your argument. Type the title at the top middle of
the 3rd page. An example title is, It’s Time to Learn the Truth: CBD Oil and Children
Born With Dravet Syndrome
• Double-space and underneath the title type the level heading INTRODUCTION in the
middle of the page. For example,
It’s Time to Learn the Truth: CBD Oil and Children Born With Dravet Syndrome
INTRODUCTION
The introductory paragraph should be written in the third person (do not use terms, like
“I,” “you,” and “your”) and should set the stage or the context for the position you are arguing
for. The opening sentence should introduce your argument and that you are presenting it in an
Aristotelian argumentative style. Set the context by providing general information about the
main idea, explaining the situation so the reader can make sense of the topic and the claims you
make and support. State why the issue is important –tell the reader why he or she should care and
keep reading. Your goal is to create a compelling, clear, and convincing essay the reader will
want to read and act upon. End the introduction with a strong debatable thesis statement.
• Debatable Thesis Statement: The last sentence or two of the INTRODUCTION should be
a debatable thesis statement that alerts the reader to your position on the issue. I suggest
using the same thesis statement that was typed at the end of the Abstract and
Introduction. The thesis should be something that readers could reasonably have differing
opinions on. For example, Current scholarly research and clinical trials conducted by
experts have proven that CBD oil, a non-psychotropic cannabis-derived compound, is
one of the most effective treatments to reduce seizure activity in children born with
Dravet Syndrome.
Do not use pronouns, such as “I,” “you,” “your,” “they,” “we,” “she,” “he,” etc. in academic
writing.
Directly after the Introduction: Double-space and type the heading level ARGUMENT in the
middle of the page. Note: Avoid using pronouns.
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For example,
ARGUMENT
Type at least 4 quality body paragraphs from the third person (do not use terms, like “I,”
“you,” and “your”) in which you present an Aristotelian Style Argument. Within each paragraph
type a detailed discussion of the argument while smoothly integrating (synthesizing) (blending)
claims as well as evidence taken from your 5 current scholarly sources. Each paragraph should
be limited to the discussion of one general idea. This will allow for clarity and direction
throughout the essay. In addition, such conciseness creates an ease of readability for the reader. It
is important to note that each paragraph in the body of the essay must have some logical
connection to the thesis statement in the opening paragraph. Each paragraph should directly
support your thesis statement with evidence collected during research. It is also important to
explain how and why the evidence supports the thesis. Do not insert a claim and evidence at the
end of a paragraph; integrate claims and the supportive evidence into each paragraph. Evidence
should be in the form of direct quotes with APA 7th ed. in-text citations that include a p. # or pp.
#s, or para. #.
Directly after the 4
th Body Paragraph: Double-space and in the middle of the page type the
heading level COUNTERARGUMENTS.
For example,
COUNTERARGUMENTS
Type at least 3 quality body paragraphs from the third person (do not use terms, like “I,”
“you,” and “your”) to explain the opposition (other side). Discuss points and make claims by the
opposition; make sure the opposing view is fairly represented. Include evidence (direct quotes
with APA 7th ed. in text citations that include a p. # or pp. #s or para. #) taken from your sources
that support the opposing claims. After you address the other side, you’ll want to provide clear
evidence (direct quotes with correct APA 7
th ed. in-text citations (include p. # or pp. #s, or para.
#) that support why your side of the argument is the better than the opposing views. Refute the
opposition one point at a time. To “refute” the opposition, simply disprove the
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opposing arguments. If you happen to agree with certain aspects of the opposing argument, then
make a concession, which would mean to admit that an opposing view is correct.
CONCLUSION
The conclusion is the portion of your essay that will leave the most immediate
impression on the mind of the reader. Therefore, it must be effective and logical. Do not
introduce any new information; rather, restate why the issue is important, review the main
claims, and end with a debatable thesis statement.
The opening sentence should introduce your argument. Explain that you are writing the
argument in an Aristotelian argumentative style. Remind the reader of your argument. Recap the
points in the argument to show how the weight of evidence proved the thesis, while the
opposition has been refuted. The last sentence or two should be a debatable thesis statement. I
suggest using the same thesis statement that was typed at the end of the Abstract and
Introduction. For example, Current scholarly research and clinical trials conducted by experts
have proven that CBD oil, a non-psychotropic cannabis-derived compound, is one of the most
effective treatments to reduce seizure activity in children born with Dravet Syndrome.
New page: References
• Review References List: Basic Rules
• At the top middle of the page type the term References
• Double-space.
• Include at least 5 current scholarly sources.
• Source citations that are longer than one line should include a hanging indent.
• Review How to Create a Hanging Indent in Microsoft Word.
• Make sure that each source is referenced within the draft content and vice versa.
• Article Title on a References Page: Only capitalize the first letter in the first word. The
rest of the words should contain all lowercase letters. Exceptions: 1). If the article title
includes an acronym type all of the letters in caps. 2). If there is a colon included in the
title, begin the first word after the colon with a capital letter; all of the other words should
be typed in lowercase letters.