In this paper, you will make an arguable claim that is supported by credible evidence.  A sound argument is different from an opinion. An opinion is a belief that lacks a basis in logic or factual evidence. Instead, for this paper, you will use the writing process to form a position on your chosen topic, an argument that is based on logic and factual evidence found through research. So, instead of starting with an opinion and finding sources, you start with sources and use them to form a position. 

An argumentative essay asks you to take a stand on an issue, support it with persuasion, reasons, and evidence, and to address the oppositions position.  To accomplish this goal, you will research and investigate your topic by building a source list that represents credible, scholarly, authoritative voices.  You must responsibly integrate and discuss these perspectives into your writing, demonstrating how they either support or go against your own argument.  All claims should be backed up by sources, whether quoted directly, summarized, or paraphrased. 

also please dont add a header or anything, it takes me forever to get rid of them.