Paper #3: Group Argumentative Essay

Lang

AP

Prompt: These days, many complain that young people no longer have a work ethic.
What does that term mean to you? Do you believe that you and your peers are
motivated by a work ethic? Why or why not? Explain your response in terms of your own
experience and your reading.

Your job: Develop an opinion on the prompt, crafting a well-reasoned, well-supported,

and meticulously proofread argument using evidence from at least 4 sources.
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The basic format for an argumentative essay:

Introduction-Establishes credibility of speaker, introduces topic, establishes

connection to audience (appeal to ethos/pathos)

Narration-summarizes background information and context for argument,

sets up the stakes for the argument (appeal to logos/pathos)

Confirmation-lays out in a logical order the claims and evidence that

support the thesis (strong appeal to logos)

Refutation and Concession-looks at opposing viewpoints, anticipates

objections from the audience, and uses opposing viewpoints/objections to
strengthen the thesis (appeal to logos, ethos)

Summation-strong conclusion, amplify the force of the argument, show the

readers that this solution is the best at meeting the circumstances (appeal to
logos, pathos, and ethos)
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Each of these represents a part of a paper, which might

be one or more paragraphs, or treated in the same
paragraph as another section.

Length: 4-5 pages, double-spaced, size 12 font, Times New Roman

Check-in: Nov.16- Youll meet with me to talk about progress, questions, or concerns
Due: Nov. 21 by 11:59pm via GoogleDocs

*Since were doing this in GoogleDocs and you can collaborate effectively through this
mode, you and your partner can work on this OUTSIDE of class, too. Lucky you!