Audience: Academic/or choose your particular audience demographic Format: 3-4 pages (8 paragraphs); MLA; Times New Roman; 12 Point Font; A MINIMUM of 2 SOURCES Genre: Argument Academic arguments discover some version of the truth, using evidence and reason, while academic persuasion changes a point of view or moves others from a conviction to action. For this assignment, write an argumentative essay on the topic of music. Choose a topic that has two sides to the argument (for/against). To successfully complete this assignment, consider the following format:  The introduction of your essay should state the issue being debated, identify the issue’s two or more sides, and usually offers an explicit thesis that the argument will support.  The body of your essay (6 paragraphs) will have an objective summary of opposing views, including their strengths, a point-by-point discussion of the limitations of opposing views, a summary of your viewpoint and your understanding of the issue, and a point-by-point discussion of both strengths and limitations of your position, arguing overall that yours is superior.  The conclusion of your essay drives home your thesis, revisits the main points, and looks to the future. Remember, choose a purpose for arguing, choose appropriate and timely sources, choose a style, and choose the design of your document. Additionally, be aware of your personal rhetorical strategies (logos, ethos, pathos).