Requirements: 4 paragraphs in total – introductory paragraph, 2 body paragraphs, final paragraph introductory paragraph must have hook, background and thesis each body paragraph must include a topic sentence and at least two supporting details (explanations, examples)  paragraphs should be indented, but do not set font or line spacing should include transitions as needed should include at least 1 sentence against argument if external sources are used, they should be cited in the text and at the end of the essay  , although it will NOT be graded in APA format (just do your best and make sure you have both the text and the reference list for each citation) although you are encouraged to use external source material, it is NOT required;  If you use information from an outside source and it is not cited, i will lose points.