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TOPIC

YOUR NAMETEACHER’S NAME

CLASSDATE (14 May 2009)

day month year

Euthanasia Mrs. Hawthorne

Mrs. Hawthorne

Humanities 1014 May 2009

Introduction

Hook: a sentence that captures your reader’s attention.

Good hooks:Startling fact

Anecdote – (a really short story)

Quote from a famous person

Introduction

HOOKTom McDonald is a 77 year old man living in Northern California. He has cancer, and he is in pain. He watched his mother suffer for six months before dying of the same illness, and he wants to die in peace. He envies those who get to die in their sleep (Welch 2).

Introduction:

topic introTell us what we need to know about your topic – background information,etc..

Introduction:

topic introIn California, Tom could have the opportunity to choose to die a peaceful death because California is considering the legalization of Euthanasia (doctor-assisted suicide).

Last sentence in intro:

THESIS STATEMENTYour claim/opinion that this paper will seek to prove as the right opinion to have.

You must do this without the word “I”.

Last sentence in intro:

THESIS STATEMENTEuthanasia should be legalized for terminal patients in California because human beings who are suffering have a right to die with dignity.

Body

Reason #1

Start with a transition word

State the first reason why your opinion is the right opinion.

Body

Reason #1

First off, the state of Oregon has already legalized doctor-assisted suicide.

BODY

Supporting Evidence #1Provide at least one statement from your research that supports your first reason.

Do not forget to cite your sources(Anderson 2)

Author’s last name page number

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Supporting Evidence #1“Oregon permits… doctors to prescribe a deadly dose for terminal patients who are deemed by a psychiatrist to be mentally capable and have been told they have six months or less to live” (Welch 1).

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Connect Evidence back to thesisState how your evidence proves your thesis statement.

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Connect Evidence back to thesisSince the patients requesting the right to die are already in the process of dying, and they have chosen to die on their own terms with self-respect, no one besides the patient should have the right to stop them.

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Reason #2Start with a transition word

State the second reason why your opinion is the right opinion.

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Reason #2Another reason why California should legalize euthanasia is that many doctors support the practice.

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Supporting Evidence #2Provide at least one statement from your research that supports your second reason.

Do not forget to cite your sources(Anderson 2)

Author’s last name page number

Body

Supporting Evidence #2“The California Association of Physician Groups, which represents more than 150 medical organizations, supports it” (Welch 2).

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Connect Evidence back to thesisState how your evidence proves your thesis statement.

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Connect Evidence back to thesisDoctors have undergone extensive ethical training and discussion. If 150 medical organizations have taken a stance in favor of a currently illegal practice, consideration should be given to the legalization of that practice.

TRANSITION

Write a sentence that transitions your reader from your argument to the counter arguments of the other side.

Example: While widespread support for euthanasia exists, many oppose the practice.

TRANSITION

While widespread support for euthanasia exists, many do oppose the practice.

BODY

Counterargument #1Start with a transition word

State the first reason why others do not agree with you.

Do not forget to cite your sources(Anderson 2)

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Counterargument #1One reason for their opposition is a fear that a disproportionate number of deaths would occur among people who are vulnerable - for example, those who are poor, elderly, minority, uninsured, or less educated.

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Response to counterargument #1Start with a transition word

Respond to the other side’s argument.

Do not forget to cite your sources(Anderson 2)

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Response to counterargument #1A new study by the University of Utah and the Netherlands, however, found that legalizing physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia does not result in more death among those considered “vulnerable” (Euthanasia 1).

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Counterargument #2Start with a transition word

State the first reason why others do not agree with you.

Do not forget to cite your sources(Anderson 2)

Body

Counterargument #2Opponents of euthanasia also state that euthanasia is an “immoral compromise of the sanctity of life and a doctor’s oath to do no harm” (Welch 1).

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Response to counterargument #2Start with a transition word

Respond to the other side’s argument.

Do not forget to cite your sources(Anderson 2)

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Response to counterargument #2But again, if a person is suffering and wants to die in peace, and a doctor is willing to provide relief, what right does anyone have to say either is being immoral?

Conclusion

Step 1Restate your thesis in DIFFERENT WORDS

Conclusion

Step 1Therefore, euthanasia should be legalized in California for patients who are terminal and able to mindfully make an informed decision.

Conclusion

Step 2Briefly summarize your main points.

Conclusion

Step 2The practice is already legal in Oregon and has been for nine years; many doctors support it, and studies have shown that euthanasia does not result in a disproportionate number of deaths among vulnerable people.

Conclusion

CLINCHERThe last thing you say will be the most remembered.End with a statement that leaves the reader convinced.

Stories or examples (personal or not) illustrate importance of topic.Shocking Facts, Statement, or SituationRhetorical QuestionQuotationChallenge, Appeal, or Request for Action (Persuasive Speeches ONLY)

Conclusion

CLINCHERWhen the animals we love are suffering, we bring them peace through death. Why are we as a nation so reluctant to provide the same mercy and dignity to our fellow man?

WORKS CITED PAGE(You must have at least 2 sources!)

Author name (if known). "Title of article." Title of the Book/Periodical. City of Publication: Year. Title of the

Database. Web. Date of access (day, month and year).ExampleEsposito, John L. "Capital Punishment." The Islamic World: Past and Present Oxford:, 2004. SIRS Researcher. Web. 19 March 2009.

WORKS CITED PAGE(You must have at least 2 sources!)

“Euthanasia Doesn’t Cause Disproportionate Number of Deaths: Study." Hindustan TImes. New Delhi:. SIRS Researcher. Web. 14 May 2009.

Welch, William M. “Debate Rages in California over Physician-Assisted Suicide." USA TODAY, 2007. SIRS Researcher. Web. 14 May 2009.

WHEN YOU ARE DONE…

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(directions in packet)

Transition WordsTo show time:

While, first, meanwhile, second, next, third, finally

To compare two things:Likewise, also, while in the same way, similarly

To contrast two things:but still, although, on the other hand, however, yet, otherwise, even though

To emphasize a point:Again, truly, especially, for this reason, to repeat, in fact, to emphasize

To conclude or summarize:Finally, as a result, to sum up, in conclusion, lastly, therefore, all in all

To add information:Again, another, for instance, for example, also, and, moreover, additionally, as well, besides, along with other, next, finally, in addition, moreover

To clarify:that is, for instance, in other words