Problem: Medicaid's expansion - expand Medicaid eligibility to non-elderly adults with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level. As of this year, that's an annual household income of $41,400 for a family of four. The essay assignment requires you to a stance, present evidence, and convince your audience of the validity of your viewpoint with supporting evidence. A well-crafted argumentative essay relies on concrete facts and supporting evidence rather than merely expressing the authors personal opinions.
1. Explain the policy that is under consideration.
2. State your position as a thesis statement.
3. Develop at least
4 primary arguments in support of your position.
4. State the primary arguments, provide evidence, and explain the facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions from creditable sources to support your primary arguments.
5. Develop at least 3 counter arguments.
6. Acknowledge opposing viewpoints or potential objections to your argument.
7. Address these counter arguments with evidence and explain why they do not weaken your positions.
8. Provide a detailed conclusion.