Write an essay on the following topic: Female Genital Mutilation Should be Illegal.

This essay must be written in the argumentative mode, and you will incorporate research into it. The primary purpose of this argumentative essay is to convince readers to think the way you do about a subject. To accomplish this goal, you must establish a reasonable and thoughtful argument supporting a position on an issue.

Your essay should have the following parts:

Introduction which includes your thesis statement

Body paragraphs that state your reasons with supporting evidence

Refutation – acknowledge the opposing view, but explain why your position is the correct one

Conclusion

You will need In-Text Citations and a Reference page to list your sources.

You must have at least 5 reliable and appropriate authoritative sources in a variety of formats published within the last 5 years. Avoid the use of Wikipedia in academic research.

Support your position with evidence. The following are different ways to support your argument:

Facts – a powerful means of convincing

Statistics – Be sure your statistics come from responsible sources. Always cite your sources.

Quotations – Direct quotations from leading experts effectively support your position.

Examples – Examples enhance your meaning and make your ideas concrete. They are the proof that backs up your point.