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Research for Argumentative Homework Paper
The goal of this assignment is to:
- Read the research that is out there about homework
- Decide which position you believe (for homework, against homework, or modify homework)
- Write a thesis statement that:
- Takes a stand
- Justifies discussion (tells why it's important)
- Expresses one main idea
- Is specific
- Gives evidence (reasons why)
- Write an argumentative essay that includes:
- An intro with background and thesis statement
- Body paragraphs with evidence that logical, factual, statistical, or anecdotal (no opinion!)
- A body paragraph that examines the other side of the argument and refutes it with research
- A closing that summarizes your reasons why and restates your thesis
Works Cited page
The Research Articles
- An Overview of the Homework Discussion - focus on pages 1 and 2 to get an overview of the whole topic
- Examples of sources to not use
- Banning Homework - it's a blog, not research
- Yahoo Answers - it's an opinion, not research
- Time Magazine - it's persuasive and biased in perspective, you could use some of the research this article points to instead
- For Homework Research (Pro)
- Against Homework Research (Con)
- Modify Homework Research (Moderate)
Contact Mr. Bright with questions.
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