Argumentative Paper

Genre - Argumentative Essay (5-6 pages) The Situation: The Academic Economics Journal has sent out a query for five to six page essays arguing about “The Myth of Money and Success in America.” They are seeking the best undergraduate essays that show an ordinal argument with sound evidence that will guide their academic readership into the complexity of this topic. Their readership runs from the undergraduate all the way to professors Your Task: Write a 5-6 page argumentative essay in which you make an argument using evidence to build a chain of reasoning on the topic of “The Myth of American Money and Success.” You should have a compelling introduction that brings your academic audience into the conversation and then leads to your specific assertive thesis. You body paragraphs should be focused, cohesive and developed and logically build to support your argument. You must use three sources to substantiate your chain of reasoning. All quotes, summary and paraphrase must be documented (MLA documentation). Remember to address potential counterarguments; the better your essay can justify itself against opposing positions, the more convincing it will be. You should have a conclusion that ties the paper together and sends the reader out thinking further on your issue. Evaluation Criteria Argumentative Essay: ▪ Provide an Introduction that has background context and compelling bring the reader into your paper. ▪ have a clear and concise thesis statement ▪ support that thesis your ongoing logic and quotes, ideas and paraphrases from the readings ▪ identify and address potential counter arguments ▪ engage ideas encountered in readings and in class discussion ▪ be written in clear, appropriate language