Introduction:Background information, including history and context for problem. Explain the currentsituation. Why is it important? :Thesis(Claim): How your solution will help the issue or the situation. Your thesismust include more than 3 solutions to support your main point.Ex: Thesis Statement: “Domestic violence can be prevented significantly by promotingprevention programs, making stronger penalties for domestic violence consistent and firm,and funding for support services.”Opposing Arguments (Explain them, explain how and why there may be value in them, anddisagree with the parts you believe to be invalid. Establish common ground):3 Body Paragraphs:Evidence to support your claim. (Evidence must come from your sources, both primary andsecondary: examples, statistics, facts, studies, testimony, data, etc.)Reason 1 supporting your claim: Topic sentence, Evidence 1, Evidence 2, Evidence 3Reason 2 supporting your claim: Topic sentence, Evidence 1, Evidence 2, Evidence 3Reason 3 supporting your claim: Topic sentence, Evidence 1, Evidence 2, Evidence 3Do you have a solution to the problem? (This may or may not be applicable.) How will itwork? What are its advantages?What does the future look like without some resolution to thisproblem?______________________________________________________________________Conclusion:Creative, thought-provoking closure.It’s an argumentative essay.Do not choose political, moral, ethical, and religious topic.Don’t use lot of hardcore english vocabulary words.Use sources and cite them on the blank paper.
