DIRECTIONS FOR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

You will need to show competency in constructing a research-based argumentative piece of writing Properly using APA 7th edition formatting.  

To meet that goal, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrate critical thinking and critical analysis skills, including your use of a research based argumentation
  
  
• Write minimum 1,200 words
  • Papers that do not meet at least 1,200 words are subject to a pro-rated penalty. (i.e. submitting 800 words would result in a 20% loss of grade as 20% of the paper’s word requirements were not met)
• Effectively organize your essay. Write a clear introduction, thesis statement, multiple body paragraphs supporting the thesis statement, and a clear conclusion
• Use at least four sources.
  • Using a source means quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing it, including a citation each time it is being used
    
    
  • Reference each source you use in your reference list
  • You should use the following sources:
    • Your textbook selection from Weeks(Provided in attachments)
    • Two peer-reviewed academic journal sources (provided in attachments)
    • At least one additional credible source, which may include a reading from your text, the e-Library, or another reputable location
    • Additional sources are optional.
    • Contact your instructor if you are unsure as to whether a source will count towards the requirements.
  • If less than four sources are used, 10% may be taken off for each missing source (i.e. using only two sources would result in a 20% loss of grade)
• No block quotes should be included. Use integrated quotes only.
• Use 3rd person objective point of view only. Avoid 1st and 2nd person point of view.
• Use academic language and proper grammar and mechanics.

REQUIREMENTS

• Format your paper using 7th edition APA requirements. (No abstract is needed for APA 7 student papers.)
• No more than 20% of the paper should be from quoted source support.
• No visuals should be used (i.e. images, charts, graphs, etc.). Use written material only.

Argumentative Research Paper – Continued

This Essay topic is:

Eating Disorder treatments – Clinical inpatient treatment VS. Outpatient Therapy

This Essay should be PRO-OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES.

 You are encouraged to raise your own research question. A research question is what will guide your research and your argument. It should raise an issue that people do not agree on, and your response to that question should seek to change how people think, feel, or act on that issue.

You are encouraged to craft your own research question. Alternatively, you may select a pre-assigned research question below. These are not recommended as it is better if you come up with your own question. Remember that your argumentative research paper must include the assigned reading from the book, two sources from the school library, and one additional, credible source for a total of at least four sources being quoted, cited, and referenced in the paper.

“The Globalization of Eating Disorders” pp. 639-643 What can be done to help those with eating disorders? Who should be doing it? Who should be helped?