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What is the Social Studies PBAT? 

The SS PBAT is an argumentative research paper (essay) that uses several sources to support an argument or opinion. The essay will center on an overall research question. 

Requirements of the Essay:

• Thesis statement/claim that makes an argument/takes a side on a debatable question

• 6 pages minimum (not including the title page or Bibliography/Works Cited Page)

• Counter/Alternate Argument

• Quotations from at least 5 sources (both primary and secondary) to support thesis/claim

• In-text citations and a works cited page (MLA style)