“Written Argument”
› Gather information from a range of additional sources representing a variety of perspectives, including scholarly work.
› Analyze, evaluate, and select evidence. Interpret the evidence to develop a well-reasoned argument that answers the research question and conveys your perspective.
› Throughout your research, continually revisit and refine your original research question to ensure that the evidence you gather addresses your purpose and focus.
› Identify opposing or alternate views and consider their implications and/or limitations as you develop resolutions, conclusions, or solutions to your research question.

› Compose a coherent, convincing and well-written argument in which you:
– Identify and explain the relationship of your inquiry to a theme or connection among at least two of the stimulus materials prompted by your reading.
– Incorporate at least one of the stimulus materials.
-Place your research question in context.
-Include a variety of perspectives. Include evidence from a range of sources.
-Establish an argument that links claims and evidence.
-Evaluate objections, limitations or competing perspectives and arguments.
Cite all sources that you have used, including the stimulus materials, and include a list of works cited or a bibliography.
**Additional Info
” Initial Outline of your paper: include elements of the argument, counter-argument, and rebuttal for each claim. Include the citation for each claim.”