“Analyzing Argumentation: A Critical Examination of Three Controversial Essays”

Throughout this class, we read various argumentative essays from our textbook: Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: A Brief Guide to Argument, along with various online resources that have encompassed us with various argumentative fallacies, pros & cons, and I would like all of you to use these (or any) aspects of argumentation. Please choose at least three of the controversial essays that we have either covered or not covered from the textbook in this class. Focus on all parts of the argument being made, that each of you feels strongly about and decide whether they are weak or strong arguments.
*Important Note: The choice of essays to discuss does not include the student written essays labeled by green frame borders such as on p. 385.
With this, I would like you all to write a 5-7 page paper discussing in which you focus on the argumentative aspects of your three chosen essays from our textbook to dive deeper into. This critical essay will allow you to argue your points passionately, but respectively all at the same time. **It’s important to note that you will all be focusing on the way the author argues the content, not the content itself.
You will be required to use at least 3-5 outside sources (no, the textbook doesn’t count – but should still be cited as a source on your Works Cited page). Please use MLA Format to properly format your essay. It must be 12 point font, Times New Roman, and double-spaced. Add a header with your last name and page # located in the upper right-hand corner.