Write an essay in which you take a position on an issue and support your position using both outside sources and your own original ideas.

 Write a 5-page essay in which you take a position on an issue and support your position using both outside sources and your own original ideas. Remember that a good argumentative essay not only presents the author’s view, but also refutes the opposing view. So make sure to present both points of view, either in a point-by-point or block structure. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Using outside sources You will need to use at least 4 outside sources on this essay. Because you will be using outside sources, your paper must use correct APA style citations and must include a reference page. If your paper does not include correct usage of citations, you are plagiarizing. 2. Personal pronouns Because this is not an expository essay like Essay #1, you will not be allowed to use first and second person pronouns. Avoid saying “I”, “You”, and “We” in your entire essay. Use only third person pronouns, such as “they”, “one” and “it”. ESSAY STRUCTURE Make sure that: ✓ Your introduction contains a “hook“ sentence that grabs the reader’s attention ✓ Your introduction contains a thesis statement with sub points that are directly linked to the topics of your body paragraphs. ✓ You use information such as examples, quotations, and statistics from an outside source to prove your thesis statement and help explain both your position and the opposing view(s). ✓ Any outside information that you use is correctly cited in-text and on your reference page in APA format. ✓ You summarize and paraphrase your sources appropriately. ✓ You use transition signals in between sentences and paragraphs, and review our “Unity and coherence” lesson in order to create a smooth and flowing essay. ✓ Your conclusion successfully summarizes the main points of the essay, and/or restates your thesis statement in different words. ✓ Proofread your essay before submitting! In particular, check your draft for correct preposition usage and correct verb form and tense! ESSAY FORMAT • 5 pages • Typed with Times New Roman font, size 12 pt. • Aligned to the left • Double-spaced throughout • Must include a title page and reference page in correct APA style • 1” margins on all sides • In-text citations in APA format