Discuss the below:
Argumentative essay: In a 5 paragraph essay, you are to argue for or against a topic of your choice. Your topic must present two opposing sides/arguments; in other words, there should be arguments/reasons in favor OR against the issue/topic. You must argue for OR against Your essay must consist of an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Your first few body paragraphs must each present an argument/reason; your final body paragraph will concede an argument to an opposing opinion; that is, it should mention your opposition's strongest argument against your opinions and then you have to weaken it; that is, explain why it is weak or wrong.
If researched, you must provide a Works Cited page.
A basic outline of this paper is as follows (I used "smoking" as an example):
Topic: A smoking ban in public places.
Introduction and Thesis: Why smoking should be banned in all public areas.
Body 1: Second-hand smoke and its dangers.
Body 2: Cleanliness factor.
Body 3: Smokers' rights is the conceding argument (but how smokers' rights infringe on non-smokers' rights is my way of weakening it).
Conclusion: recommendations, predictions, suggestions, etc.