{"id":18342,"date":"2023-05-02T18:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T18:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/argumentative-essay-the-pros-and-cons-of-renewable-energy-sources-is-it-worth-the-investment\/"},"modified":"2023-05-02T18:28:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T18:28:00","slug":"argumentative-essay-the-pros-and-cons-of-renewable-energy-sources-is-it-worth-the-investment","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/argumentative-essay-the-pros-and-cons-of-renewable-energy-sources-is-it-worth-the-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Argumentative Essay-The pros and cons of renewable energy sources: Is it worth the investment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

 <\/span><\/span>ASSIGNMENT: <\/span>Write a 4-6 page (approximately 1000-1500 words) argumentative essay arguing one side or stance of an academically appropriate debate using the classical model supported by evidence and research. <\/span><\/span>If the writing exceeds the 1500 word maximum, it will be returned back for revision.<\/span><\/h3>\n


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Argumentative Essay Guidelines<\/span><\/h3>\n

Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your research essay until it meets these guidelines.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Argumentative Topic and Thesis Statement<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2752 Have you included a thesis that takes a clear, specific position on one side of an academically appropriate, debatable issue?
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<\/a>Argument Development<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2752 Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
\u2752 Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and credible, academic source material?
\u2752 Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or delete?<\/p>\n

<\/a>Research<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2752 Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase?
\u2752 Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
\u2752 Are the sources explained with regard to your topic and how they relate to the argument?
\u2752 Have you referenced a range of 2-4 credible sources?
\u2752 Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?<\/p>\n

<\/a>Organization and Flow<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2752 Is there an introduction, conclusion, adequate body paragraphs, and a counterargument?
\u2752 Do the topic and concluding sentences reiterate the argument to maintain a sharp focus on the purpose of the essay?
\u2752 Is the argument presented in a logical order and easy for the reader to follow?
\u2752 Are there transitions within and between paragraphs?
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<\/a>Style<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2752 Are the word choices accurate and effective?
\u2752 Are the sentence structures varied?
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<\/a>Conventions and Formatting<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2752 Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?
\u2752 Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization?
\u2752 Have you proofread for typos?
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<\/a>Before You Submit<\/span><\/u><\/h4>\n

\u2752 Have you answered all of the Think About Your Writing questions on a separate page below your reference page? Are your answers thoughtful and included insights, observations, and\/or examples in all responses?<\/b>
\u2752 Does your submission include your essay, followed by your reference page, followed by your Think About Your Writing questions?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

 ASSIGNMENT: Write a 4-6 page (approximately 1000-1500 words) argumentative essay arguing one side or stance of an academically appropriate debate using the classical model supported by evidence and research. If the writing exceeds the 1500 word maximum, it will be returned back for revision. Argumentative Essay Guidelines Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[1161],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/18342"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/18342\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=18342"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=18342"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=18342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}