Essay on Gun Control in America
Question: Does the U.S. need stricter gun control laws?
Requirements:
Structure:
Introduction
Body Paragraphs (one for each of the 3 arguments)
Body Paragraph – Acknowledge & Refute
Conclusion
12 Articles on Gun Control in America.
Requirements:
- 6 paragraphs or more
- 2-3 pages double-spaced 12 point font
- Page of citations
- Cover page
- You must use at least 2 articles from the link below
- The only other source you can use is from the articles in the packet I provided unless I approve of the source
- Use the rubric provided (at the bottom of the page)
Structure:
Introduction
- Hook – quotes or anecdotes always make good hooks
- Background
- State your 3 main arguments/reasons
- Allude to your refutation
- State your claim
Body Paragraphs (one for each of the 3 arguments)
- Topic sentence that gives your argument/reason
- Supporting evidence – i.e. quotes, statistics, facts, reasons
Body Paragraph – Acknowledge & Refute
- Transition sentence: (Those in the anti second amendment crowd argue . . .)
- State the argument from the other side.
- Refute it with adequate evidence i.e. quotes, statistics, facts, reasons
Conclusion
- Revisit your thesis/claim in your conclusion.
- You need to reference each of your three reasons.
- Similar to the introduction, each reason must have at least one sentence of explanation.
- These sentences summarize how you have supported your thesis.
- Lastly, your conclusion should include an extended and deeper summarizing point.
12 Articles on Gun Control in America.
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