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