Instruction
800 - 1000 words A minimum of 2-3 scholarly or reputable research sources. Sources should be drawn primarily from the digital library catalog and databases. Your essay must include well-developed counterargument(s) with rebuttal(s) addressing alternate viewpoint(s) to strengthen your position. MLA format (accurate in-text citations and a complete Works Cited page). You are responsible for writing a clear, convincing persuasive/argumentative essay that synthesizes sources from research to support your central claim, inspires belief or action, and persuades the audience that your stance is justified. The essay must build credibility, effectively communicate your purpose, and respond to one or more counterarguments with rebuttals.