Argumentative Research Paper: All drafts are due at the beginning of class for peer evaluation purposes. No electronic submissions will be accepted except for the final draft. A one grade point deduction per week will be assigned except for documented medical reasons.
Instructions for completing the paper are as follows:
Title (Yes/No question of philosophy voted on by class and approved by instructor.)For example, Is it wrong to spend $10K on a handbag?’
Section #1one word “yes or “no suffices. Simply say how you will answer the question. (For example, “YES.)
Section #2 What have scholars(JSTOR!) said who disagreewith your position? Quote exactly threesources and be sure to state the reasons for their disagreement. (Exact format of footnotes is up to you, though it is imperative that you carefully cite all your sources. It is recommended that you select the style used in your major field’s professional publications.) Begin each paragraph with the phrase, “It seems that buying a $10K handbag is NOT wrong, for as John Q. Capitalist says, ”
Section #3 What have other scholarssaid on behalf of your position? Again, document exactly threescholars who agreewith you and state the reasonsthey do so. Begin with the phrase, “On the contrary, it seems that buying a $10K handbag IS wrong, for as Frugal Francis says, ”
Section #4This is where you explain why you take your position. Argue for your views with evidence and avoid fallacies. It is recommended that you divide this section into three tightly focused and short paragraphs that provide three different arguments for the truth of your position. Remember, your position is not established by the bad reasoning of your opponents. Reserve all attacks for section #5. Begin this section saying, “I answer that buying a $10K handbag is immoral because
Section #5Rebuteachof the reasons given by your opponentsin section #2.
Please follow this outline exactly. Do not add introductions or conclusions. The assignment will be easier if you get straight to the point. Clarity and precision are of the utmost importance. Do not try to be fancy. The primary goal of the scholastic article is to (a) demonstrate comprehension of a philosophical position, and (b) express reasons for and against a viewpoint. These brief essays are to be typed at 12-pitch in an academic font (e.g. Times New Roman, Helvetica, etc.) and double-spaced, and should be between 5 and 6 pagesin length.
i have attached my bibliography , please follow all the instructions above , 5 pages wanted