1- analyze the articles attached and according to your pros and cons chart and develop a Thesis and TWO paragraph argument on either fracking or offshore drilling.
2- one side of the story is: Opponents of U.S. oil/gas extraction claim that there are too many environmental risks. They also argue that an increase in American oil/gas extraction will negatively impact political and economic relationships due to changes in importing and exporting needs. Yet another concern relates to health issues caused by the processes of oil/gas extraction.
The other side of the argument is :Supporters of oil/gas extraction, meanwhile, argue that because of volatile political and economic relationships with oil producing countries, such as the Middle East, the U. S. needs to become energy independent. They also argue that the process of oil/gas extraction creates jobs for Americans, which will help stabilize the U. S. economy and increase the quality of life for U. S. citizens.
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- Begin by stating your argument thesis {topic + your claim about that topic + 2 main ideas–reasons why you believe the way you do}.
- Develop two paragraphs (7-12 sentences per paragraph) that prove your argument. Remember, each paragraph needs to begin with a topic sentence clarifying one of your main points.
- Support each topic sentence with evidence from the research materials AND your own analysis.
- Integrate good examples and quotations from the research material to support your points and to defend your position.
- Use accurate in-text citations for all source materials and provide a Works Cited.
- Begin by stating your argument thesis {topic + your claim about that topic + 2 main ideas–reasons why you believe the way you do}.
- Develop two paragraphs (7-12 sentences per paragraph) that prove your argument. Remember, each paragraph needs to begin with a topic sentence clarifying one of your main points.
- Support each topic sentence with evidence from the research materials AND your own analysis.
- Integrate good examples and quotations from the research material to support your points and to defend your position.
- Use accurate in-text citations for all source materials and provide a Works Cited.
- Begin by stating your argument thesis {topic + your claim about that topic + 2 main ideas–reasons why you believe the way you do}.
- Develop two paragraphs (7-12 sentences per paragraph) that prove your argument. Remember, each paragraph needs to begin with a topic sentence clarifying one of your main points.
- Support each topic sentence with evidence from the research materials AND your own analysis.
- Integrate good examples and quotations from the research material to support your points and to defend your position.
- Use accurate in-text citations for all source materials and provide a Works Cited.