Your introduction must include a thesis statement that clearly states and adequately supports a position on the topic.
Arguments must be clear, concise, and supported with credible evidence.
You must explain evidence with careful analysis and assess the effectiveness of the arguments presented to support their claim(s). (CSLO 5)
Paragraphs must be arranged in a logical order, with strong organization of ideas.
New vocabulary (25 words) from readings must be integrated. (CSLO 6)
Research
You must use at least one primary source (interview, questionnaire, or direct observation) and at least four secondary sources, one of which must be a print source. (CSLO 3)
Analysis must include exploration of appropriate counter-arguments as well as identification of any limitations in research or evidence presented.
Pit-bulls “The Nanny Dogs”
I. Introduction:
Many people have a misconception of these breed, most of them don’t know that what people say on the streets are mainly myths. Bad dogs come from bad owners.
Thesis statement:
People’s negative impression of pit-bulls comes more from the owner’s actions than from the dogs themselves.
II. First Point: Nanny dogs
i) History of pit-bulls:
Brief history of pit-bulls
ii) True or myth
Myths people believe to be real about pit-bulls
iii) Why people fear them
Brief description why people are scared of them
III. Second Point: Dogs respond to training
i) Good puppy training
Training dogs to be good puppies
ii) Trained to fight
Why people train pit-bulls to fight
iii) Pit-bull vs. other breeds
Other breeds that can be potentially dangerous to society in comparison to pit-bulls
IV. Third Point: Ambitious circle
i) Bad people bad doggies:
Brief explanation about connection between gang relations to pit-bulls
ii) How pit-bulls feel
Characteristic development in pit-bulls, why some are mean some are submissive
iii) One bite rule in CA
Why pit-bulls do not qualify for the California “one bite rule”
V. Conclusion
Brief summary of main points
Jermaine Byrant
Nicole Johnson
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