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Argumentative essay (Research paper) Outline and Thesis statement

Argumentative essay (Research paper) Outline and Thesis statement

Q For the Argumentative essay research paper, you will select one of the topics that you had already came across while writing your diagnostic essay:Should violent video games be prohibited by law?The structure of the paper Introduction: Discuss the background of the issue. Why is there a controversy, and why is it important? Give a closed thesis statement using a qualifier that clearly shows your position on the topic and mentions briefly what you are going to discuss in your three body paragraphs. Body Paragraphs: Three body paragraphs that support the thesis statement with evidences and warrants (general underlying beliefs that connect the evidence to the thesis) Counterargument: This paragraph must mention what the opponent thinks in some detail. However do not mention more than one counterargument. Refutation or rebuttal: In this paragraph you prove the opposition wrong by stating yet another reason in favor of your position on the issue. Conclusion: Summarize your main points.

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Thesis: Violent video games should be prohibited by laws because they have a negative impact on a child's behavior, academic performance, and may contribute to a lack of creativity. I. Violent Video games cause people to act violently, which has a negative impact on their physical and mental health. a. Exposure to violent video games is highly linked to increased aggressive conduct and aggressive cognition.