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To take a stand and formulate a thesis concerning an issue from Michael Pollan’s , our readings, or from class discussions. To support that thesis with convincing reasons from the text outside sources To provide development and support for your ideas To demonstrate your understanding of essay structure To learn to conduct research and correctly use MLA citation Articles from reputable web sites, editorials from major newspapers ( ) or periodicals ( , , ), or websites ( ) and online databases (Lexis/Nexis, Infotrac, etc.). This essay will be constructed as an academic argument and therefore should be well reasoned, supported with logic-based evidence, and balanced through the consideration of the opposing viewpoint.  Preparation for this paper must include not including The essay should be focus on a general, academic audience. *          Locate information *          Select the most useful information for your project *          Evaluate the quality of the information that you find *          Note the bibliographic information (author, title, etc.) *          Write a brief summary of the information ( sentences) *          Choose appropriate, direct quote *          Incorporate that information into your essay assignment You must have at least six (6) resources, and at least of description and for each.  Entries must be in MLA style. Be sure your essay contains all of the following points: 1. A title that represents your perspective of the situation or problem that is addressed in your paper. 2. A strong introduction that indicates what your paper’s position is, what your argument is, and why you have chosen it. 3. A summary of the perspective of the outside sources you are quoting, especially the parts you agree and disagree with. 4. Substantial evidence that serves to convince the reader you are correct.  Make sure the outside sources corroborating your position are and . 5. A clear counter-argument and refutation of this argument 6. At least three pertinent, direct quotes from the outside source you are arguing against, and at least three pertinent, direct quotes from the source that backs up your perspective. 7. A strong conclusion that wraps up your perspective in a manner that allows your reader to understand your opinion. 8. A Works Cited page 9. MLA documentation and style. When you compose an argument you should write with a skeptical reader in mind.  Offer logical arguments backed with the best evidence, testimony, and authority you can find. This is the last essay of the 113AB Stretch, so use this essay as a way of showing you are ready for any college writing. This is a formal essay of Multiple, typed drafts and revisions are .  Proper MLA format on clear, typed pages are expected. The pages must be typed, double-spaced, one-inch margins, ragged right, using Times New Roman 12 point font.