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Persuasive Paper

Honors and College Prep:

College Prep:





Thesis builders to help you:
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Example thesis statements:

// Sex education classes should be allowed in schools because it teaches students about the consequences, explains the risks and diseases and promotes safer practicing of sex for those who are engaging in it. //

//All athletes should be required to take a drug test before any sporting event to ensure a level playing field for all competitors.//

// Making uniforms mandatory in public schools will ensure that financial differences among students will not be known. //

College Prep Check List:
 * Introduction
 * Three body paragraphs
 * Conclusion
 * Thesis statement (with 3 argument points)
 * Works Cited page with 2 sources (your choice - internet, book, journal)
 * 3 in-text citations (quotes in your paper)
 * Paper in MLA
 * Typed - 12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman, 1" margins, heading
 * You may not use "I" or "My" or "Me" in your paper! Never state "My opinion" ... this is an academic argument paper

Be aware that because this is such a short argument paper I will be very tough on my grading. I will be particular about your quotes, leading into quotes, grammar and your flow. Make sure you are very clear. It would be smart to look back at the "120 ways to say 'says' " worksheet you got during the research paper.

Honors:

Honors Check List:
 * Introduction
 * Three body paragraphs
 * Conclusion
 * Thesis statement (with 3 argument points)
 * Works Cited page with 3 sources (your choice - internet, book, journal)
 * 4 in-text citations (quotes in your paper)
 * Paper in MLA
 * Typed - 12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman, 1" margins, heading
 * You may not use "I" or "My" or "Me" in your paper! Never state "My opinion" ... this is an academic argument paper

Be aware that because this is such a short argument paper I will be very tough on my grading. I will be particular about your quotes, leading into quotes, grammar and your flow. Make sure you are very clear. It would be smart to look back at the "120 ways to say 'says' " worksheet you got during the research paper.