women should earn equal pay

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Argument paper should be 6-7 pages long, including cover sheet and reference page.

The topic/thesis is: “Women should earn equal pay” or “Why women should earn equal pay” (something along those lines)

The argument paper should begin with a one- to three-sentence statement of the main thesis. Writing a thesis involves taking a position concerning an issue. It clearly states the author’s perception, but uses other people’s work to articulate that perception. Your paper should present your beliefs or conclusions related to the topic, without you directly stating your personal beliefs (e.g., Do not say “I think or I believe. Instead, say “In his book, John Doe states….”). The paper should also include material from other sources.

A Crash Course on Research (Argument) Papers

  • Select an issue or dilemma of interest.
  • Review the pertinent literature.
  • Decide on your perception; take a stance.
  • Articulate your perception in a thesis statement.
  • Summarize the issues; demonstrate an understanding of the controversy.
  • Defend/argue in favor of your perception using all resources available.
  • Finish with a strong summary statement that reinforces your thesis.