Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care
RESEARCH PAPER Topic
Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act) is wrong for America
English 1302
DUE DATES: 09 Dec (Sat)
Must use quotes which are highlighted of 4 below sources and minimum 6 more outside sources
Length: 1500 words minimum (no maximum)
Format/Font: MLA, Arial or Times New Roman, 12pt
Works Cited page will be included
Research Paper
The goal of the research paper is to persuade your audience to accept, or at least consider, your position on a particular topic, to inform, or to educate. Your paper will follow the classic argumentation format.
Classic Argumentation Format
Introduction: Introduces topic, gives background, creates interest, states thesis (claim)
Confirmation: Use at least four (4) major points to support your claim. This does not mean that you will
have four paragraphs. Each major point may take two (2) or more paragraphs to address the issue.
Make sure you include your evidence.
Counter-Argument: Acknowledge opposing argument(s) or claim(s)
Rebuttal: Refute the opposition using evidence
Conclusion: Restate your claim and provide completion, a sense of closure
Basic Information
If your thesis (claim) is debatable, take a stand on one side of the issue or the other.
Your conclusion will reflect your informed
stance on the issue. You cannot take a neutral position. This not only prevents a strong and lively
discussion, but also negates the argument.
