Criteria ·         500 – 650 words ·         Argumentative ·         5 paragraph

Criteria
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500 – 650 words
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Argumentative
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5 paragraphs
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IBC structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
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6-8 sources
Introduction
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Hook
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Background information
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Debatable thesis statement
Body
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3 body paragraphs: the
first two body paragraphs support the thesis statement and the third body
paragraph provided counter argument(s) and refutation
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Topic sentences
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Explanations of
statements, examples, elaborations
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Evidence
(with in-text APA references)
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Closing sentences
Conclusion
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Link to thesis statement
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Summary of main points
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Final expectation /
recommendation