***2.5 (TWO AND A HALF) PAGES–>double spaced
Submit your rough draft for essay #4
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Guidelines:
- You rough draft should contain an attempt to follow the basic structure of an introduction, as well as at least one body paragraph written in PIE structure. You DO NOT need to hand in a complete essay with a conclusion for the rough draft.
- Your rough draft must be typed (no pictures of handwritten documents will be accepted)
- 2.5 (two and a half) pages minimum double spaced (you can write more if you want)
- 12 point standard font like Times New Roman or Arial
- Please submit only a Word document or PDF
Note: this assignment is only graded on page length, not quality. The point is to generate material to then revise for the final draft. If you write 2.5 pages of material, you get full points. Write less, and fewer points will be earned.
As always, I will of course be paying attention heavily to the intro paragraph and your topic sentences for the body. You are allowed to use the writing you did for your discussions and assignments for your paper. Just do not use anyone else’s words from the discussion. That is not allowed.
Argumentative Research Paper (200 point or 20%)
Your Job: In 5-8 pages (for the final draft) write an essay to the below prompt
1. Identify and present ONE (1)problem, either social, cultural, political, scientific/environmental, etc. that is recent and ongoing in our society (last 5 years to the present). What should be done to solve this problem in your opinion? Evaluate the arguments being made by others that surround this issue, and give your own opinion as to what solutions you would like to see implemented and why.
Guidelines:
- Your paper must argue a specific side or point. I DO NOT want an objective report. The issue you choose must in some way be considered controversial, and it must be approved by me. The only topics that you cannot write about are the ones we covered specifically already, like automation.
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You must have at least 5 sourcesminimum (you can have more if you like). These 5 sources do not include statistics or definitions that you just look up on google (those are separate, unless they are part of a larger article). In total, the sources are worth 30 points of your overall grade (6 points each). No materials we have used in class can count as one of your sources.
- Your sources must come from reputable and reliable publications, and you must find at least TWO (2) sources from the Pierce library database. These are databases, such as Academic Search Complete, Opposing Viewpoints, JSTOR, etc. The ONE SEARCH function on the library website is a great place to begin: https://library.piercecollege.edu/home
- I will not accept websites like Wikipedia, ask.com, about.com, etc. as a source. Also, I highly recommend that you DO NOT use Google. I will be providing a list of reliable publications outside of the library in which you can search directly. You are allowed to use your own websites you find online as well, but make sure they are reliable. Specifically stay away from websites that seek to sell you a product.
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You must use direct quotes and/or paraphrases from your sources to prove your arguments, citing these sources using MLA format. CITE EVERYTHING. If you are not sure whether or not to cite a source, then just CITE IT. It will cost you points if you fail to cite properly in this paper. See below bullet point.
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You will need to include a works cited page (worth 10 points), as well as cite your source correctly according to MLA style within your essay (10 points). For every citation or formatting error I will deduct 1 point (max. 10).
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As always, your essay must be organized, beginning with an intro and thesis statement that sets up and leads directly to your points, and ultimately your conclusion. We are using the same structure that we have used for this entire course.
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As always, your final draft must be edited for clarity, as well as errors in grammar, spelling, and formatting.
- The breakdown of your grade is as follows: essay portion=150 points, sources (at least 5)= 30 points, MLA works cited page=10 points, and MLA in-text citations and formatting=10 points. That is a total of 200 points.