The goal of the Researched Argument is to conduct research and write an academic argument based on an issue that matters to you within the theme of our course: “(higher) education, civic engagement, and democracy”. That issue should arise from a community to which you belong, and, ideally, your essay should allow you to contribute to the dialogue about that issue you are most interested in exploring and in which you would like to take part. (Topics must be approved by professor.) The topic i have on this is approved.
Here are the guidelines for the paper:
When completed, your semester paper will be 7-9 pages with a Works Cited page. (The Works Cited page is not included in this page count. Any papers that come in at less than 7 full pages will not be considered for a passing grade.)
Your researched argument should include 6-9 sources to support your argument.
At least 4 sources should come from scholarly, peer-reviewed books or journals
If you use popular sources (internet or print), those sources should be credible and properly vetted
Your paper will conform to MLA style and format
You will carefully follow the MLA guide instructions for citing your sources in text, as well as constructing a works cited page
You should properly summarize, paraphrase, and quote your sources to avoid plagiarizing
The focus of the paper should be your argument, with your sources used only to support, illustrate, or provide examples for your argument