Persuasive

Instructions

1. Persuasive
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4. Writing Prompt:
5. Visiting the zoo is a favorite pastime for people around the world. Some argue animals should not be kept in captivity and therefore zoos are inhumane. Others advocate for the positive aspects of zoos. Take a position on the subject and write a persuasive essay which supports your position regarding if zoos should be banned.
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7. 2 pages APA Format
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1. Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced
2. Cover Page 
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5.  I.  Introductory Paragraph:
6. Introduce the issue.
7. Provide each of the arguments that will later appear in each body paragraph.
8. Refute any counterpoints to the argument.
9. Provide the thesis statement.
10. II.  2-3 Body Paragraphs: 
11. Begin with a topic sentence that reflects the argument of the thesis statement.
12. Support the argument with useful and informative quotes from website sources.
13. Provide 1-2 sentences explaining each quote.
14. Provide 1-3 sentences that indicate the significance of each quote.
15. Ensure that the information in these paragraphs is important to the thesis statement.
16. End each paragraph with a transition sentence which leads into the next body paragraph.
17. III. Concluding Paragraph:
18. Begin with a topic sentence that reflects the argument of the thesis statement.
19. Briefly summarize the main points of the paper.
20. Provide a strong and effective close for the paper.