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Nile University
English II
Argumentative Essay Assignment
NU English Department
ENG003/ENGL-102
Fall 2023
The Argumentative Essay
Stage 1: Brainstorming and Outlining

Team members:
1. Malak amr (ID: 221001703)
2. Moamn sherif (ID: 221001481)

Brainstorming Stage:
Topic: Rethinking Incarceration for Drug Addicts
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Nile University
English II
Argumentative Essay Assignment

Argumentative Essay Outline (10%)

TITLE Rethinking Incarceration for Drug Addicts
I. Introduction
Hook: The ongoing debate surrounding drug addiction and imprisonment has resonated deeply in
society's consciousness.
Background: Briefly describe the current approach to drug addiction and incarceration,
highlighting its limitations and controversies
Thesis statement: (position, claim, reasons) - focused – assertive – debatable – reasonable –
can be supported by evidence
Drug addiction, often criminalized and punished through incarceration, demands a shift in our
approach towards treatment and rehabilitation, not punitive measures.
II. Body paragraphs
A) Body paragraph 1 (reason 1)
Topic sentence:
Punitive tactics are not as successful as treating drug addiction as a health issue.
Supporting idea 1:
Talk about data or research demonstrating the failure of jail to treat addiction.
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Supporting idea 2:
Emphasise instances of effective rehabilitation programmes as opposed to incarceration.
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B) Body paragraph 2 (reason 2)

Topic sentence:
Incarceration worsens social reintegration for recovering addicts.
Supporting idea 1:
Talk about the stigma that surrounds ex-offenders and prevents them from reintegrating into
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Supporting idea 2:
Describe the advantages of community-based rehabilitation programmes in promoting reintegration.
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C) Body paragraph 3 (counterclaim)

Topic sentence (counter claim):
Prison advocates make the case for deterrence and public safety.
Counter claim support: (explain the opposing point of view)
Describe the opposing position, focusing on safety issues and deterrent tactics.
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Concession Statement: Recognise the issues with deterrence and public safety.
Refutation 1:
Make the case for how effective rehabilitation can enhance public safety.
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III.Conclusion:
Restatement of thesis statement:
Restoration, not detainment, offers a more powerful way towards tending to chronic drug use.
Summary:
Summarize the key points discussed, reiterating the benefits of a treatment-oriented approach.
Recommendation/Final comment/Call to action:
Demand a change in policy so that drug addicts are treated and rehabilitated rather than
imprisoned.

Submission of outline, sources, and excerpts rubric

Criteria 2 0
 Ss submit the assignment on time.
 Ss strictly follow the format of the assignment.
 Ss include all the required details. No blank spaces.
 Ss add working links and short excerpts (not more than 200 words)
from their chosen sources.
 Ss show equal distribution of workload. Each S writes his/her name
next to his/her part.
Total: /10