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5 Paragraph Analytical Philosophical Essay Instructions
I. Introduction – (4-5 sentences)
a. Hook
b. Thesis statement
c. How youre going to prove the thesis
II. Body Paragraph #1 (9-12 sentences)
a. Topic Sentence Original Argument
i. Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
ii. Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
iii. Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
III. Body Paragraph #2 – (9-12 sentences)
a. Topic Sentence Counter Argument Against Original Argument
i. Counter Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
ii. Counter Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
iii. Counter Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
IV. IV. Body Paragraph #3 – (9-12 sentences)
a. Topic Sentence Original Arguments Response to Counter Argument
(DO NOT SIMPLY REPEAT THE ORIGINAL ARGUMENT)
i. Rejoinder Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
ii. Rejoinder Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
iii. Rejoinder Claim
1. Evidence/Example
2. Tie to the topic sentence
V. Conclusion (4-5 sentences) Begin paragraph with, In conclusion
a. Restatement of main points that leave reader with sense of closure
Paper Assignment Analytical Philosophical Essay PHIL 1301 Summer 2 HCC
*You must follow all of the Analytical Philosophical Essay Instructions provided by the instructor.
*You will be graded on:
1. Following the instructions and the outline provided
2. Persuasiveness of the arguments you provide
3. Original thinking
4. Critical thinking
5. Use of relevant examples
*You may not directly quote any outside sources; however, you may make reference to real historical events, ideas, beliefs, cultural or social practices, etc.
*You must choose one of the following claims as your original argument:
Stealing is always wrong.
God exists.
God does not exist.
*The purpose of this paper is to:
1. Engage you in critical/logical thinking
2. Encourage you to objectively consider alternative points of view
3. Teach you to write a philosophical paper