 Choose a Controversial Yet Debatable – Topic. One Which Provokes Strong Disagreement One Which Has Clear Pro’s and Cons  Be Knowledgeable of Your Subject Matter. A Drastic Lack Of Knowledge Can Effect Your Paper’s Success

Narrow Your Topic Topic – Tuition Increase at Public Colleges and Universities Narrowed – Tuition Increase at the Houston Community College  Formulate an Argumentative Thesis

 Define Any Terms That Are Key To The Reader’s View Of Your Position

Give Background and or Historical Information on the Issue at Hand to Make the Audience Aware of the Issue’s Importance

 Assume That Your Audience Is Intelligent, Informed About Your Topic, And Not Only Opposes Your Position But Resists It.

 Examples  Statistics  Expert Opinion  Personal Experience (when appropriate)

 Accurate Correct – Trustworthy Sources People Magazine and Us Weekly – No Time and Newsweek - Yes  Sufficient A Number of Articles Not Just One Three or More

 Representative From Different Kinds of Sources Not From One Source Only  Relevant On Topic Clear Unity With The Topic