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Advanced Writing Argumentative Essay

Your topic must be:


1- Arguable 2- Up-to-date 3- Valuable

Form:
1- Font: 14 Type: Times New Roman 2- Space: 2 points 3- Paragraphing: 5 paragraphs at least ( Introduction, body of 3 paragraphs and conclusion) 4- Cover page: It must clarify all necessary information. Sample is on page 3 5- Number of words: minimum 250 words.

References:
Cite sources when necessary. Patterns of an argumentative essay: You can choose one of the following patterns: Cons= counter claim Pro: proposing argument (supporting)

PRO-CON pattern
In this simple pattern for an argumentative essay, you discuss two PRO points and one CON point. Recommended for short school essays on any topic. This pattern contains five paragraphs: introduction, conclusion, and three paragraphs, one for each PRO or CON point.

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CON-PRO pattern
This pattern for an argumentative essay is very similar to the previous one, but the CON point comes first. Recommended for short school essays on any topic. The pattern contains five paragraphs: introduction, conclusion, and three paragraphs, one for each PRO or CON point.

3-CON pattern
In this pattern for an argumentative essay you dont explicitly present any PRO point, but instead refute three CON points. Recommended for short school essays on any topic. The pattern contains five paragraphs: introduction, conclusion, and three paragraphs, one for each

Donts
1-Political conflicts 2-Religious issues 3- Subjectivity 4-Emotiveness 5-Plagiarism

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University of Hail Department of English Language and Literature Advanced Writing Engl. 417 Section: 1xx Argumentative Essay [Title of your essay] Submitted by: Your name ID:20xxxxxx Submitted to: Ruba Taha

Second Semester 2013/2014 Date: 00/00/2013

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