Are mask safe and effective for children to use ?

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1. Write a 5-paragraph argumentative essay. Your essay should include the following:
   • Title page
   • Opening paragraph (include your thesis statement)
   • 3 body paragraphs that support your opinions/positions with source information
   • Closing paragraph
   • References page (source information for the quotation and paraphrase)
2. Be sure to address the following in your submission:
   • APA formatting for the entire paper (including the in-text citations and References page)
     • The paper should be double spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font, per APA guidelines
   • Use of at least 1 credible source to support your position on the topic
   • Use of at least 1 example each of
     • Quotation (with properly formatted APA in-text citation)
     • Paraphrasing (with properly formatted APA in-text citation)
   • Logical reasoning
3. Use Smarthinking if you need help at any point in the writing process.