Argumentative Essay- Should college athletes be paid
Your essay should abide by the following guidelines:
Must be at least two full pages in length (not including works cited page)
Must include at least 2 outside sources
Sources must be credible and appropriate
Topic must come from the following list unless otherwise approved by teacher
Must include a works cited page at the end of your essay
Here is a Basic Argumentative Essay Outline to follow in case you are still unsure.
Introduction
Background information on topic
Statement of your position on the topic (thesis)
Overview of arguments to be presented (structure)
Body paragraphs
paragraph 1
Topic sentence outlining first argument
Sentences giving explanations and providing evidence to support topic sentence
Concluding sentence – link to next paragraph
paragraph 2
Topic sentence outlining second argument
Sentences giving explanations and providing evidence to back topic sentence
Concluding sentence – link to next paragraph
Following body paragraphs
These follow the same structure for as many arguments as you wish to put forward in support of the topic.
Conclusion
Summary of the main points of the body
Restatement of the position
