25 Argument of Fact – Scholarly Sources

Write an approximately 1000-1200 word argument of fact essay in which you challenge a commonly held belief. You may argue that something widely believed to be true is not actually true and/or that something else is true instead. Alternatively, you may argue that the commonly held belief is partially true, but more complicated or nuanced than people realize. Any of those approaches can work – just be sure you are indeed writing an argument of fact, and not some other kind of argument! Refer to the chapter on Arguments of Fact for more information.

Derive grounds and/or backing for your argument from 1-3 sources, including at least 2 scholarly sources. You can also present grounds and backing from personal experience, observations, and logical reasoning.

Use the Classical Refutation, Surprising Reversal, Dialogic, or Rogerian Structure to organize your essay, depending on what is most appropriate for your purpose and audience; refer to the chapter on Argument Structures for more details.

Don’t forget to include a Works Cited or References page that provides a full citation for each source you used!