Rulers of the Animal World: Cats vs. Dogs

For this assignment, you will write an argumentative essay of no less than 500 words. Your topic is: Rulers of the Animal World: Cats vs. Dogs. In your first paragraph you must state who you are arguing for and who you are arguing against. Look carefully at this list and address each element for a successful Argumentative essay: Inviting introduction: a compelling and interesting first section of your paper that tells about the issue and has an attention getting hook (What is this about, and why?)

Background information (What is the history of this issue?) Thesis statement (Clearly state what your argument is going to be) Claim (Why is your choice better?) Evidence that supports your thesis (What proof is there that your choice is better?) Reason (How does your proof support your choice?)

Refutation (How does this weigh against the competitor?) Purposeful Conclusion REMEMBER, APA STYLE IS REQUIRED. THAT MEANS YOU MUST INCORPORATE SOME RESEARCH/QUOTES INTO YOUR WRITING, USE IN-TEXT CITATIONS, AND HAVE A REFERENCES LIST, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER REQUIRED APA FORMAT.