{"id":13300,"date":"2023-04-11T00:38:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T00:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/compare-contrast-lowering-the-u-s-drinking-age-and-ultimately-explain-why-it-is-not-a-good-idea\/"},"modified":"2023-04-11T00:38:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T00:38:26","slug":"compare-contrast-lowering-the-u-s-drinking-age-and-ultimately-explain-why-it-is-not-a-good-idea","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/compare-contrast-lowering-the-u-s-drinking-age-and-ultimately-explain-why-it-is-not-a-good-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Compare\/ Contrast lowering the U.S drinking age and ultimately explain why it is not a good idea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remember the word \u201cargument\u201d does not mean a fight in a writing context. An academic argument is more like a thoughtful conversation between two people with differing viewpoints on a debatable issue. However, you are required to take a position on one side of the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the touchstone.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Your submission must include an APA style reference page following the essay. In your research, you will need 2-4 credible primary or secondary sources to use as support in your essay.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your research essay until it meets these guidelines.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Argumentative Topic and Thesis Statement<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you included a thesis that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Argument Development<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or delete?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Research<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you referenced a range of 2-4 credible sources?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Organization and Flow<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is there an introduction, conclusion, adequate body paragraphs, and a counterargument?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is the argument presented in a logical order and easy for the reader to follow?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are there transitions within and between paragraphs?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Style<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are the word choices accurate and effective?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are the sentence structures varied?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Conventions and Formatting<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization?<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you proofread for typos?Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your research essay until it meets these guidelines.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Argumentative Topic and Thesis Statement<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you included a thesis that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Argument Development<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or delete?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Research<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you referenced a range of 2-4 credible sources?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Organization and Flow<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is there an introduction, conclusion, adequate body paragraphs, and a counterargument?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Is the argument presented in a logical order and easy for the reader to follow?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are there transitions within and between paragraphs?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Style<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are the word choices accurate and effective?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Are the sentence structures varied?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Conventions and Formatting<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization?<\/div>\n<div>\u2752 Have you proofread for typos?<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remember the word \u201cargument\u201d does not mean a fight in a writing context. 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