essay writing

The essay must be typed, double spaced, in 12 point type with 1" margins in Times New Roman, or Times font. The paper should be at least 8 pages and no more than 15 pages long. If you consult sources and borrow direct quotes, paraphrased arguments, or ideas you must footnote or endnote your sources with complete bibliographic information. Use APA citation. the essay should have 4 parts: Part I. From the article below, clearly present (explicate) the author's position and arguments (if the author gives a number of arguments then pick one or two that you consider to be the most central). Be sure to explain what conclusion(s) they arguing for and what evidence or support they give for their conclusion(s). Part II. Give, in your view, the most damaging criticism of the argument or position explicated in Part I. Be sure to develop your criticism in some detail. Where exactly does the author go wrong? What empirical claims (matter of fact claims) do they make that are false if any? Part III. How would the author defend their argument(s) against your critique in Part II? Put yourself in their shoes and try to think how they would argue to save their position. Part IV. Present and defend your views on the subject that you have chosen to write about. Do you agree with the author? If so, why? If not, why not? Whatever your views be sure that you give reasons or arguments in support of them — remember opinions are only a starting point.