Argumentative+Research

= = = **__TOPIC OPTIONS:__** = - Drinking Age: Should it be lowered? - Video Games and Violence: Do violent video games make someone violent? - Drug Use in Sports: Choose a question from procon.org - Illegal Immigration: Should they be allowed to become citizens? - Felon Voting: Should felons be allowed to vote? - Animal Testing: Worth it? - College Education: Worth it? - Climate Change: Is humankind responsible? - Increasing Minimum Wage: Should we increase the minimum wage? - Medical Marijuana: Should it be an option? - Gun Control: Should more laws be enacted?

=**__PART 1: RESEARCH__**=

**Research Rubric:**

 * **Standard** ||  **1**  ||  **2**  ||  **3**  ||  **4**  ||
 * 8W7 || Conducts short research projects but does not answer question. || Conducts short research projects, somewhat answers question. || Conducts short research projects, mostly answers question. || Conducts short research projects, completely answers question. ||
 * 8W8 || Draws on 1 credible source/No credible sources used. || Draws on 2 credible sources. || Draws on 3 credible sources. || Draws on 4+ credible sources. ||
 * 8W8 || Does not summarize information. || Somewhat summarizes information. || Mostly summarizes the information. || Completely summarizes the information. ||
 * 8W8 || Does not include any quotes. || Includes quotes for only 1 side of the argument. || Includes quotes from both sides of argument. || Includes multiple quotes from both sides of argument. ||

**Requirements:**
- 3-5 sources - 1 graphic organizer per source ("new source, new sheet") - @http://www.procon.org/ must be 1 of your sources - no Wikipedia (but you may use Wikipedia to find other sources) - Get a quote from EACH source - When you start researching from other sources (not procon.org), you only have to fill out the side of the argument you are on (either proponent or opponent)
 * Fill out BOTH the opponent (con) and the proponent (pro) side for this source
 * Choose the most relevant arguments for both sides
 * The more information you have from this source, the easier the rest of your research will be
 * Include one pro quote
 * Include one con quote

**Helpful Tips:**
- Paraphrase/Summarize the information, do not copy - Try to complete 1 source sheet per class period ("new source, new sheet") - Choose the most relevant arguments to prove your case

=__PART 2: OUTLINE__=

**After finishing your research... **
- Go through your research and highlight the most RELEVANT pieces of evidence. Make sure you have at least 9 strong pieces of evidence. - Decide on 3 reasons why you have taken your position on this issue - Check in with me

**Write an outline for your argumentative paper using this website... **
@http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/persuasion-30034.html

**Directions:**

 * Thesis: In a complete sentence, state your position/stance (Ex. Schools should not require students to wear uniforms.)
 * Reason 1 = First reason for your position (COMPLETE SENTENCE)
 * Examples: Specific pieces of evidence from your sources
 * Reason 2 = Second reason for your position (COMPLETE SENTENCE)
 * Examples: Specific pieces of evidence from your sources
 * Reason 3 = Third reason for your position (COMPLETE SENTENCE)
 * Examples: Specific pieces of evidence from your sources
 * Conclusion = Summarize information from all sources and restate your position (thesis)

**When finished: Email outline to caitlinnichols@walkerschools.org**
=__PART 3: INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION__=

After completing your online outline, check in with me and get a copy of this document.


= = =__PART 4: CHECKLIST__=

Get a copy of the Argumentative Research Paper Checklist from me and fill it out. Staple (in this order) checklist, outline map, intro/conclusion outline together, and sources - then check in with me.
= = =__PART 5: FINAL DRAFT__=

Go to Google Classroom to begin this final draft. Type your paper in a Google Doc.
1st block: @https://classroom.google.com/c/MzU4NjM1MDg4OFpa 3rd block: @https://classroom.google.com/c/MzU4NzMxOTM4Mlpa 4th block: @https://classroom.google.com/c/MzU4NjgwOTY5Mlpa 5th block: @https://classroom.google.com/c/MzU4NzA0MDEyOFpa