Question

"Alcoholism is a conflict that can lead to fights and violence"

Based on the above statement, write an argumentative essay (3-paragraph,not more than 300 words).The essay must follow these steps/guidelines;

Steps for Writing an Argumentative Essay

1. Review all the reading material on the subject — notes, highlighting, etc.

2. Divide the main points into those for your issue and those against your issue.

3. Write a thesis statement identifying the issue and your position.

4. Construct an outline which has the primary main ideas supporting your position and one or two opposing arguments for refutation. Choose a pattern of organization which is logical and convincing.

5. Outline secondary supports for each of your major points, including evidence, examples, explanations, testimony, cause/effect, etc. and, of course, include your reference material.

6. Begin your draft. Write the body of the essay based on your outline, using your major supports as topic sentences.

 Make sure that you use transitions between and within paragraphs.

 Make sure that opposition argument is stated & explained briefly before refuting/counter-arguing at length, so that your reader knows you do not support the opposition's points.

7. Write your introduction. Include:

 Some background information so you set the stage for your argument.

 Your thesis/stand clearly

8. Write your conclusion. Make sure to:

 Restate the main premise (your stand)

 Summarize your main points.

 Provide a general warning of the consequences of not following your premise and/or a general statement of how the community will benefit from following your premise.

9. Check your draft for the following:

 Do your paragraphs present arguments which support your main points? Do you have adequate and convincing support?

 Does one of your paragraphs present an argument which opposes a stand as debatable and possibly untrue? Do you begin those parts with phrases such as "opponents believe" or "some people argue," etc.?

 Have you clearly marked the place where you shift from the opposing to the supporting points for your stand with such words as “although” & "however"?

 Do you have an introduction that draws your reader into your argument? Do you have a conclusion which leaves the reader feeling the strength and logic of your position?