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This assignment will require you to write your own argument on the subject of yo
This assignment will require you to write your own argument on the subject of your choice. Please note that you will not be allowed to discuss the same topic you discussed in the Argument Essay. You must select another topic!
After you’ve decided on a subject, make sure you know exactly what side you’d like to take. (Are you for or against this thing? If you’re arguing that something is better than something else, why is that so? If you’re arguing that something should be different, how so? Etc.)
This time, incorporating outside research and properly crediting sources (both within the essay itself and on a Works Cited page) is going to be of paramount importance. You will be required to incorporate at least 5 outside sources. What types of sources these are (books, articles, etc.) is up to you, but at least 3 of your sources must be found through the Library Website! The other 2 may be found elsewhere, but they should still be credible sources of information. (To get an idea of what’s credible and what’s not, check out the PDF, “How Do I Know if a Source is Credible?”
My grading of your argument itself will be very much like it was with the Argument Essay. The major difference will be that this time, I will also be closely examining your use of MLA in-text citations, as well as your Works Cited page.
Your Researched Argument Essay will be graded according to the following criteria:
Format:
Your paper should use MLA style. If you don’t know what that is, you can do a quick Google search.
5 outside sources, at least 3 of which are from the Library website
4-5 full pages in length (4 full pages minimum!)
Times New Roman font, 12 point
Numbered pages
Double-spaced throughout. (Please DO NOT include extra spacing between your title and introduction, between paragraphs, etc.)
First line of each paragraph should be indented 1 tab space
1″ margins (please don’t mess with the margins to make your essay appear longer… I wasn’t born yesterday!)
Include an original title (not just “Researched Argument Essay.”)
Front page (only!) should have a full header, either at the top left or top right (doesn’t matter.)
Your outside sources should be properly cited within the essay and referenced on a Works Cited page. If you include sources but don’t cite them, you’re accidentally plagiarizing!
Your in-text citations should be correctly incorporated (appearing at the end of the sentence, punctuated with a period after the closing parenthesis, etc.)
Your Works Cited page should be properly formatted (alphabetized, correct indentations, etc.)
Essay Structure:
An introduction (1 paragraph in length) that gives some context for your issue and includes your thesis statement. (Thesis should be the last sentence of the introduction.)
Body paragraphs that deal (one at a time!) with your main points. Ideally, your body paragraphs will address your main points in the same order in which your thesis statement lists these main points.
Make sure that your body paragraphs are clear and easy to follow. That means you need topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding/transitioning sentences. (If you’ve forgotten what these things mean, refer to the “Parts of an Essay” video lecture.)
You should also include a conclusion, where you summarize your main points and state the significance of the issue. (Why should we care?)
What else will I be looking for?
In addition to stating your own points, be sure to also refute opposing viewpoints! You can do this either within your body paragraphs (perhaps before or after stating your own points), or you can do this all at once, perhaps in your very last body paragraph (before your conclusion.) However you choose to do it, it is vital that I see you acknowledging and addressing the fact that there are opposing views out there!
As with your Argument Essay, you should do your best to argue your points as clearly and concisely as possible.
Stay in the formal third person perspective as much as possible!
When you’re referring to what outside sources say, use the present tense. So, not “Smith argued…”, but “Smith argues.”
When you use outside sources (which you must do for this essay), you should be sure to properly introduce the sources (For example: “One study on the effects of vegetarianism found that …”) before quoting or paraphrasing from them. Also, after you reference outside material, you should comment on the significance of that information. (For example: “Therefore, it can be concluded that a vegan diet contributes to better overall health.”)
Before submitting this essay, please carefully revise it for spelling errors, grammar errors, punctuation errors, typos, formatting issues, etc. I’ve been pretty lenient in this regard in the past, but I’m expecting you to present your best work this time!
If you’re having trouble editing your own work (maybe you don’t know exactly what you’re doing wrong), please take the time to visit one of LSC’s writing centers! The writing tutors are very helpful, and tutoring services are free with your tuition.
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