Argumentative

Argumentative Instructions
You are required to submit the FINAL copy of this assignment but you may first submit an optional DRAFT. This will allow you to receive qualitative feedback that can inform your revision. You should always avoid focusing solely on the graders DRAFT feedback; use the feedback as a supplement to the course lessons and your own revision ideas. Always expect to revise beyond what the DRAFT grader specifically notes.
Additional helpful resources:
Argument Rubric | Argumentative Sample
If the assignment does not address one of the given options it will not be graded.
Option #1: Your Position on Pirated Movies
Option #2: Your Position on Electronic Policing
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A counter-argument section for this paper should explain what the opposition believes and it is the opposite of the opinion you are arguing in your paper. For example if you are arguing that anti-plagiarism software should not be used in college classes then the counterargument would be that anti-plagiarism software should be used. Then in your refutation try to prove the counterargument false insignificant or unimportant with researched information that is new to the essay (avoid recycling facts from a previous argument in the essay).
This resourcewill help you craft your counter argument and refutation.
The guidelines and requirements for this assignment are as follows:
Remember to apply the concepts you’re learning in the course including elements of grammar punctuation thesis development and other skills.
Length: This assignment should be at least 750 words
Header: Include a header in the upper left-hand corner of your writing assignment with the following information (Tip: This simple header is formatted according to MLA style guidelines. Note that you will not use a title page which is more common in APA style. Failure to follow MLA guidelines will constitute a point deduction):
Format:
Underline your thesis statement in the introductory paragraph.
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