- be no fewer than 2,200 words
- incorporate quotations from at least three sources as evidence or data (although, many students use more than three). These sources may be any of the assigned articles and/or relevant articles you find yourself, which I highly recommend that you to supplement our course readings. The Red Handed podcast episode 49, “Dinner With a Cannibal: Armin Meiwes” is also a valuable source.
- include a works cited list and incorporate in-text quotations in proper MLA format
- be organized mindfully according to the Essay #3 slide shows
- incorporate elements of argument: claims, concessions, data, warrants, counterclaims, and rebuttals, as well as attention to the opposition’s logical fallacies
- contain seven paragraphs. Instructions will be included in slide shows
- be edited carefully for grammar, spelling, and typos
- include a proper heading and creative title
We will read some pieces on different types of cannibalism, including consensual cannibalism. This option asks you to look specifically at Armin Meiwes and Bernd Brandes’ act of consensual cannibalism. Is Meiwes and Brandes’ act of consensual cannibalism morally wrong? Why or why not? This assignment does not ask you to argue whether or not it was morally right (which is going a bit far), just whether or not it was morally wrong. You are not being asked to argue whether or not Meiwes and Brandes’ behavior is repulsive to most; we already know their act is certainly is repulsive to most, and most people would never do it or even want to meet someone who would. This is irrelevant. This option asks you only to argue whether or not the act can be labeled as morally wrong. Keep in mind that you are also not being asked to argue about cannibalism in general. Rather, you are being asekd about this very specific case between Meiwes and Brande
- make sure all paragraphs are included: the intro, concession, first claim, first counterclaim/rebuttal, second claim, second counterclaim/rebuttal (and you don’t have to include the conclusion).
- Include your quotations/evidence for every paragraph (minus the introduction)
- Show reasonable development, meaning the essay might not be as long as it will be in the final draft, but there will be some analysis included. so the paragraphs show a good start on your thoughts.