For our last essay, you will be crafting a research paper with the intention of persuading your audience of a specific point. You will need to use research and argumentation to fully realize your points and provide sufficient supporting detail.
For this assignment, you will be collecting a minimum of 7 sources to incorporate into a minimum 5 page research paper. Your goal is to write a properly MLA formatted, argumentative research paper.
Choose to expand Essay 3 or select a new topic
Essay 3 (Report Essay): Tips for expanding
- Apply revisions from your graded essay
- Add a background paragraph to further explain your topic
- Consider adding definitions or explaining key concepts in this new paragraph instead of the intro.
- Offer at least three supporting point paragraphs for your position
- Include at least one counter-argument paragraph and a second rebuttal paragraph
- Consider adding additional sources
- Outline your main arguments using the provided template to receive feedback before moving into your draft.
- Find New Sources and Revise Your Works Cited Page (25 points)
After outlining your ideas, you will continue your research into your chosen topic and find new sources to meet the minimum requirement of 7.
Final draft is due before the end of the day on Wednesday, 12/7.
Your final draft should:
- Be MLA format: Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced with 1 inch margins, etc.
- Include an introduction with a clear, argumentative thesis statement along with multiple body paragraph which work to support this thesis.
- Include a counterargument paragraph and a separate rebuttal paragraph.
- A conclusion paragraph should be included as well.
- Incorporate a minimum of 7 sources using MLA format.
- Attach a Works Cited page which matches in-text citations for sources used.
- Reach 5 pages not including the works cited page.