Overview
I need help writing a persuasive essay for my Week 7 Application assignment. The essay must answer the question: “Should scholars participate in civic life based on their expertise?” I need an introduction, two body paragraphs supporting my position, one body paragraph that explains a counterargument and refutes it, and a conclusion. Each body paragraph should be 12–16 lines long and include at least one external source. The assignment is based on Mooney’s (2017) article, “The Vital Role of Scholarship in Public Discourse,” and the paper must follow APA student paper format, including a cover page, in-text citations, and a references page. Please use clear academic language and paraphrase the sources instead of relying on direct quotations.