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Warm Up: Get out your notebook. Label notes: Argument Notes

This guide outlines the structure for developing a comprehensive argument on a controversial topic, such as the death penalty. It emphasizes the necessity for both supporting and opposing viewpoints, detailing how each side should consist of specific arguments backed by ample notes. Each argument aims to have at least 14 notes, totaling 98 notes for a full analysis. The importance of diverse sources and proper citation is highlighted, ensuring a well-rounded and informed discussion.

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Warm Up: Get out your notebook. Label notes: Argument Notes

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  1. Warm Up: Get out your notebook. Label notes: Argument Notes

  2. Notes pt.II: Arguments • Your argument has two sides: Supporting and Opposing. • For Supporting Side: 4 main arguments. • For Opposing Side: 3 main arguments. • Each argument should have at least 14 notes. Each argument should have it’s own notes sheet. • Each argument should have one double sided notes sheet completed.

  3. How many notes total? 98 notes • 7 arguments (4 supporting, 3 opposing) • 14 notes per argument. • 7 arguments x 14 notes per argument=98 notes • Argument notes should be on their own individual notes sheets. • QUESTIONS?

  4. What are your arguments? SUPPORTING SIDE (side you are on) -Argument 1: 14 notes -Argument 2: 14 notes -Argument 3: 14 notes -Argument 4: 14 notes OPPOSING SIDE -Argument 1: 14 Notes -Argument 2: 14 Notes -Argument 3: 14 Notes

  5. Example…..Topic/Controversy: Death Penalty Death Penalty is wrong. (SUPPORT/side you are on) -Argument 1: Societal Problems to blame (14 notes) -Argument 2: Religious Reasons (14 notes) -Argument 3: Legal Reasons/Evidence used (14 notes) -Argument 4: International Pressure (14 notes) Death Penalty is right. (OPPOSITION) -Argument 1: Victims Families (14 notes) -Argument 2: Deterrent Factor (14 notes) -Argument 3: Punishment (14 notes)

  6. Notes Format • Same format as background/history notes. • No more than 25% of notes should be direct quotes. (approximately 25 out of 98) • Direct quotes must have a sentence explanation. • Works Cited included. • Copies of articles/interview.

  7. Sources? How many…? 4 New Sources • You must have a minimum of 4 new sources. • You can use one of your “background” sources but it will not count towards your 4 sources. • First hand sources, your interview, must be one of your sources. • You must have at least 3 different types of sources for your paper: database, first hand, newspaper, magazine, web article, etc…..

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