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it’s a 1650-word essay of writing course and its so important for me. topic: Is there a need to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
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Academic Writing
Academic Writing Argumentative Essay Topics
Before deciding on a topic, ensure that you are able to:
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REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE WRITING AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY:
An argument consists of reasons that lead logically to a conclusion
Introduction
Reason (claim) #1
Plus sub-topics
Reason (claim) #2
Plus sub-topics
Reason (claim) #3
Plus sub-topics
Counter argument
Conclusion
Reconcile counter-argument in conclusion
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Argue the thesis. Not every thesis is arguable. In order to write an argumentative essay you have to
choose a topic that has multiple perspectives.
Choose one side of the argument and argue that side on the basis of evidence, NOT personal opinion
or assumption.
Find academic sources to support your argument. Academic sources are those that are found in
peer-reviewed articles or books. They are not found on popular search engines such as Google or
Yahoo. Wikipedia is also not an academic source. Locate sources that include studies, experiments,
etc., that you can use to SHOW your reader that your argument is valid.
Integrate quotations in your paper in such a way that the sources you use to support your thesis
statement are explained. It is not enough to just drop in quotations without clarifying how they
provide proof of your argument. Keep in mind that sources are used to demonstrate the validity of
the argument.
Develop topic sentences for each of your paragraphs. This will be easier to do once you have filled in
the outline. The outline will assist you in developing the thesis statement which will indicate what it
is you have to prove and the kinds of evidence you will require in each paragraph to show proof.
Provide a counter-argument to your argument. This is an important part of any argumentative
essay because it indicates to your reader that you have carefully analyzed the argument and your
point of view is the most logical one based on the evidence provided.
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Academic Writing
Academic Writing Argumentative Essay Topics
Write a 1500 word argumentative essay in which you explore one of the following
topics. Be sure to use a minimum of four academic sources. You are required to
annotate two of the sources.
1. Is there a need to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
2. Can alternative energy sources effectively replace fossil fuels?
3. Should genetic testing be more readily available?
4. How does parental mental illness affect children?
5. Should social media companies be allowed to collect data from their users?
6. Is recycling working to help combat climate change?
7. Should nuclear weapons be eliminated world-wide?
Note: Papers that do not meet the 1500 word count are penalized 3 marks for
every 100 words short; late submission results in the loss of 1 mark per day
late, as per syllabus, and no opportunity to rewrite.
YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TOPICS
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YOU CANNOT CHOOSE YOUR OWN TOPIC
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