Offshore drilling

1. Develop a Thesis and TWO paragraph argument on offshore drilling.
2. Begin by stating your argument thesis {topic + our claim about that topic + 2 main ideas–reasons why you believe the way you do}.
3. Develop two paragraphs (7-12 sentences per paragraph) that prove your argument.
4. Remember, each paragraph needs to begin with a topic sentence clarifying one of your main points.

I’m gonna leave it up to you whether you agree or disagree with offshore drilling.

1. Support each topic sentence with evidence from the research materials AND your own analysis.
2. Integrate good examples and quotations from the research material to support your points and to defend your position.
3. Use accurate in-text citations (Links to an external site.) for all source materials and provide a Works Cited (Links to an external site.).
4. Post your argument to the “Oil/Gas Extraction Argument” Discussion