ENG 3U Persuasive Essay Writing Your Task: choose ONE of the topics below to write a formal essay. You will also need to find and cite at least 3 sources within your paper to persuade the reader to...

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ENG 3U Persuasive Essay Writing Your Task: choose ONE of the topics below to write a formal essay. You will also need to find and cite at least 3 sources within your paper to persuade the reader to your side of the argument. Upload your good copy to Turnitin.com An Outline is provided below, but you should not spend much time on it! 1. The drinking age should be raised/lowered to age ____. 2. Animals should/should not be used in medical testing. 3. All illicit drugs should/should not be decriminalized. 4. The war on terrorism can/cannot be won. 5. Birth control should/should not be available in high school. 6. Violent video games should/should not be banned. 7. Other _____________ (ask for approval) Your essay must be MLA format, have an introduction paragraph, minimum 3 body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. A properly formatted works cited page (MLA format) must be included at the end of your essay. · Include transition words throughout your paper · Good copy must be 3-4 pages, 12 pt. font, typed, double-spaced · provide a Rough Copy to me beforehand, so I can check for errors · Upload your good copy to Turnitin.com Good Copy /20 Works Cited page /5 --------------------------------------------------- Total /25 ESSAY OUTLINE - point form I. Introduction Paragraph (lead statement with plan of development) Thesis Statement II. Body Paragraphs (1, 2, 3...) First Point Explanation of first point (with proof/evidence/examples/facts…) Conclusion (relating to thesis) Second Point Explanation of first point (with proof/evidence/examples/facts…) Conclusion (relating to thesis) Third Point Explanation of 3rd point (with proof/evidence/examples/facts…) Conclusion (relating to thesis) III. Concluding Paragraph (restate thesis and main points, add final statement)