MLA
Works Cited
Research
Argumentative Writing
Parts of Argumentative Writing
100
The MLA formatting for spacing requires your essay to be this.
What is double spaced.
100
The list of references at the end of your essay.
What is a Works Cited page
100
Research that does not need to be cited.
What is Common Knowledge
100
must have an __________ tone and therefore not be written in first person, and free from personal opinions.
What is objective
100
(author's last name page #)
What is in text citations
200
The size that your font is required to be for MLA formatting.
What is size 12
200
the line that needs to be indented on your Works Cited page.
What is the second line (all all subsequent lines)
200
in order to use your research you first must make sure it is...
What is credible
200
must be _______________ and therefore not have any contractions, abbreviations, or slang.
What is formal
200

What is your claim in an argumentative essay?

Your "thesis" or your argument.

300
Your last name and page number in the upper right hand corner of every page.
What is your header
300
The order of your entries on your Works Cited page.
What is alphabetical order by author's last name
300
something that opinion and persuasive writing is missing, but Argumentative Writing has.
What is research (evidence, data, etc.)
300

needs to be included in your essay in order to "discount" the other side

What is counterclaim

300

What is included in a supporting argument?

Evidence, examples, or details that support your claim.

400
The correct way to date your essay.
What is day month year
400
evidence within your paper that gives credit to the original author
What is in-text citations
400
your article must have this in order to use it in your paper
What is an author
400
makes your claim strong
What is evidence
400

What is included in a counterargument?

An argument from the opposite point-of-view. It does not support the claim.

500
The four things needed for your paper's heading. (in the correct order)
What is name (first and last), teacher's name, subject, and date
500
The purpose of your Works Cited page.
What is to give more detailed information so others can find the exact same source you used
500
the number of evidence pieces needed within your essay
What is 4
500

two things that must be included in your introduction

What is a hook and a claim (thesis statement)

500
the five parts of an argumentative essay (in the correct order)
What is claim, supporting claims, evidence, counterclaim, and rebuttal
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