Should there be restrictions on immigration

Word Count:

Minimum Count: 1,200 Words

Format: MLA Citation, 9th Edition

Argumentative Essay Rubric: Argumentative Essay.docx

Works Cited Rubric: Works Cited Rubric.docx

Essay Structure:

Introduction:

Hook

Historical Information

Thesis Statement: States which side of the argument you are on

Body Paragraph I:

One Claim: A statement essentially arguable, but used as a primary point to support or prove an argument is called a claim.

Body Paragraph II:

One Counter Claim: A counterclaim is the argument (or one of the arguments) opposing your thesis statement. In arguing a claim, you should always consider potential counterclaims and counterarguments.

Body Paragraph III:

One Rebuttal: Incorporate evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim.

Conclusion:

Thesis Statement Restated: Restate the thesis statement at the beginning of your conclusion, which is the last sentence in the introduction. This includes rewriting it, not copying it from the intro and pasting it into the conclusion.

Summary: Summarize the essay. This should include a summation of what is in every body paragraph.

Call-to-Action: Add a call-to-action to give the reader something to think about or something to do. It should support your thesis statement.

Sources Required: Four Credible Sources

In-text Citations: Four required, one per source

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