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Write a four-paragraph argumentative essay where you analyze and answer: In your opinion, which is most harmful to today’s society, regular profiling or racial profiling? Why? Explain and support your argument with key examples and cite textual evidence from at least two different sources from the
Unit 4 readings and multimedia clips according to MLA format. Also include a Works Cited page.
What
INTRODUCTION
Hook , a generic, interesting statement that lets the reader know what your paper will be about (1-2 sentences).
Briefly explain the difference between regular profiling and racial profiling (3-4 sentences).
Thesis Statement  In your opinion, which is most harmful to today’s society, regular profiling or racial profiling? Why? (1-2 sentences).
BODY PARAGRAPH 1
Topic Sentence , introduces the argument you will make in the paragraph (1 sentence).

STEPS 1 AND 2 // First Quote/Evidence that explains your thesis argument (which profiling is most harmful and why). Include the speaker/source (article), paragraph/page number, and quotes around anything you borrowed from the articles (4-6 sentences minimum for one quote sandwich).
Use the sentence starters if you want to or create your own.
 In the article, “ (title)______________________________________________________,” by
_______________________________ the author argues, “quote” (page or paragraph).
STEP 3 Analysis // Explain how the evidence supports your thesis (3-4 sentences).
 This shows…
STEPS 1 AND 2 // Second Quote/Evidence that supports your thesis argument (4-6 sentences minimum for one quote sandwich).
 X states/ mentions/ argues/ writes in his/her article/ news clip/ essay, “title,” “ insert quote” (paragraph or page).
 According to X, “ insert quote” (paragraph or page).
STEP 3 Analysis // Explain how the evidence supoorts your thesis (3-4 sentences).
 X’s point is that…

The Transition Sentence bridges your ideas to the next paragraph (1 sentence).
BODY PARAGRAPH 2
Topic Sentence , introduces the argument you will make in the paragraph (1 sentence).
STEPS 1 AND 2 // Third Quote/Evidence that supports your thesis with a current example of profiling from the news. You will need to research this on your own!
 The website/ news channel/ National Public Radio _________________ asserts that “ insert quote”.
STEP 3 Analysis // Explain how the evidence supports your thesis (3-4 sentences).
 Basically, X is saying …
 In other words, X believes …
The Transition Sentence bridges your ideas to the next paragraph (1 sentence).
CONCLUSION

Final thoughts on the topic, where you leave your audience something to think about by proposing a course of action or suggesting questions for further study . Help your reader to apply your info and ideas to his/her own life or to see the broader implications of profiling (5-7 sentences).
Kickstart your planning
• the limited subject // profiling
• the precise opinion // regular or racial profiling is most harmful to today’s society
• the essay map // the reasons that support your opinion (see bullet two)
 OPINION // In your opinion, which is most harmful to today’s society, regular profiling or racial profiling? Why?
 THE ESSAY MAP // What are the reasons your type of profiling is harmful?