you will write a 900-1000 word formal argumentative essay in which you make a claim about a controversial criminal justice issue, use research to support your claim, and examine and refute counterarguments to demonstrate the validity of your claim. APA format!!! The topic is should we continue or stop war on drugs

Your essay must contain a well-developed argument, including the following elements: an introduction with clear thesis statement, body paragraphs including evidence from outside research in support of your claim, at least 1-2 solid counterarguments with refutations, and an appropriate conclusion. From the beginning to the end of your paper, it should be obvious who your audience is and what your paper's purpose (to argue your point successfully) is. You must use at least four outside sources for this paper, at least three of which must be scholarly/peer-reviewed sources from the UT-RGV Library Database (Links to an external site.). Only one source may come from a reputable, valid website. If you are not sure whether your web source is reputable/valid, please talk to me. Please double space your paper and use Times New Roman 12pt font. Please be aware that your paper must reach 900-1000 words without the references page--any fewer and it will receive a 0 grade. Use APA format and save your paper as a Microsoft Word document.