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TASK:
Write a 5 paragraph Argument/Persuasion essay that uses an outside source
- Choose either an INDIRECT approach or an OFFENSIVE approach
DO NOT WRITE A DIRECT DEFENSIVE ESSAY - you will get no higher than a C+
PURPOSE: To convince your reader, through reasonable and emotional appeals, into sharing your opinion (or at least into appreciating the validity of your position) on a two- sided social issue.
SUBJECT:
- You may choose one of the subjects below OR chose your own (you must have your subject approved by me if you choose your own).
- Pick a subject that interests you.
- Make sure you have 3 significant, relevant, and distinct reasons for your position (MAP).
- instituting participatory democracy - stem cell research
- the use of pesticides - genetically modified food crops
- universal living wage - free post-secondary education
- legislated restriction of family size - prosecuting illegal downloads
- internet censorship - increasing military spending
- same sex marriage (or adoption) - equity hiring
- First Nations' fishing (or land) rights - religion in public schools
SOURCES:
- ONE periodical article is required as a source (journal, magazine, or newspaper)
- it must be authored and reputable
- it should not be more than 5 pages long
- Use the library databases to find your article (NOT google)
- It can NOT be from an INTERNET site
- 2 paraphrases and 2 quotes from this source are required in your essay.
- all paraphrases and quotes must be highlighted and numbered (1-4)
- DO NOT use any INTERNAL quotes (i.e. quoting a quote)
- Submit a complete copy of the article with your essay.
- highlight the sections of the article that you quote/paraphrase and number them as they appear in your essay (1-4)
- DO NOT highlight anything else in the copy you hand inOUT-OF-CLASS ESSAY FORMAT
NOTE: Refer to this sheet when completing EACH final draft (Argument Essay AND
Research Essay); you may be penalized up to 5% for formatting errors.
- Essays must be TYPED on 8 1/2" by 11" paper
- Essays must DOUBLE-SPACED
- Essays may be DOUBLE-SIDED
- Leave 1" to 1 1/2" margins on all sides of the page
- Include PAGE NUMBERS, preferably in the upper-right corner
- DO NOT number your Title Page (page 1 is the first page of your essay)
- Use STANDARD OR BLOCK formatting; DO NOT use both
- DO NOT put a title on the first page of your text (title belongs on the TITLE PAGE)
- Staple essay on the top left corner
- DO NOT submit work in covers, folders, binders, duotangs etc.
- If you use source material, use MLA documentation ONLY (no footnotes)
- Essays need a TITLE PAGE (no page number) that lists the following information:
- TITLE of the essay (and subtitle if you have one)
- COURSE NAME, NUMBER, & SECTION NUMBER
- NAME of INSTRUCTOR
- YOUR FULL NAME
- DATE
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