Should social media platforms be required to stop misinforma…

Introduction Welcome to your capstone module! In this capstone, youll follow a series of steps to create an argumentative essay. This is a graded writing assignment that you will submit for the Capstone. Assignment Goals By the end of this module, youll be able to do the following: Introduce logical reasoning and relevant evidence to support your argumentative claims. Perform appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a formal style. General Requirements Choose one of the topics below and write an argument where you take a clear side. Use strong reasons, specific examples, and evidence to support your opinion. Your goal is to convince your reader that your point of view is thoughtful and well-supported. Topic 1: Should social media platforms be required to stop misinformation? Some people think platforms like Facebook and TikTok should be forced to stop misinformation from spreading online. Others say this could hurt free speech and lead to unfair censorship. Include the following: A title Your name An introduction paragraph Three body paragraphs In-text citations to support your claims A conclusion paragraph A works cited page Grading Requirements You will be graded on the following criteria: Introduction (15 points): Introduction paragraph exceeds 3 sentences, begins with an engaging hook capturing reader interest, introduces the topic effectively, and includes a thesis statement that provides a clear position on the argument with smooth connection to the first body paragraph. Body (15 points): Body of the argumentative essay contains 3 paragraphs or more, each exceeding 3 sentences with one claim per paragraph. Each paragraph is fully developed, provides detailed examples to support the thesis, and contains effective transitions. Organization (15 points): Argumentative essay structure is highly organized with clearly identifiable beginning, middle, and end sections. Ideas flow logically, with strong, explicit transitions smoothly connecting each segment. In-Text Citations (15 points): Every claim is supported by a properly formatted MLA citation. Conclusion (15 points): Conclusion paragraph exceeds 3 sentences, provides a thoughtful and reflective summary that reinforces the thesis, and brings together all the points addressed in the essay. New details are not added. Works Cited (15 points): Works Cited page follows formatting and MLA citation guidelines. Mechanics (10 points): Argumentative essay contains no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar, and demonstrates varied sentence structures.