Open+Argument+Suggestions

To build your argument, draw from your own personal experiences, knowledge of history and human experience, examples from your readings in fiction and non-fiction, and personal reasoning and insights.
 * Original thinking is rewarded.
 * Sophistication of sentence structure matters.
 * Use elevated diction - word choice should be precise, strong, and intentional.
 * Be sure your thesis communicates a clear, supportable idea and that the body of your paper remains focused on substantiating that idea.
 * Formulaic organization is better than no organization, but work choose your organizational structure according to the support requirements inherent in your thesis.
 * Refrain from identifying your home school in any way.

Phrases to avoid:
 * ...is because...
 * It is
 * It was
 * It
 * there are
 * is an issue
 * is controversial
 * many schools or many people or many drawbacks
 * this is why
 * benefits outweigh the drawbacks