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Argumentation Essay
- Write a 750-1000 word argumentation/persuasion essay using any approach as a method of development.
- You MUST cite a minimum of two references/sources. Research is REQUIRED for this essay.
- You must write in third person point of view.
An effective argumentative essay must have evidence to make its case; most arguments that occur in daily life happen in the heat of the moment and are more likely directed toward saving one’s own pride than toward giving clear and supportive proof to one’s claims.
- Your essay must contain the following plagiarism acknowledgement before or after the essay, but in the same Word document:
“I have read and understand the ‘CTC Plagiarism Statement’ listed in this course. I understand that my essay will not be accepted without this statement. I have included the proper documentation and if my essay contains any form of undocumented sources, I may automatically receive a 0 on this assignment.”
Writing Approach
Knowing how to brainstorm is going to save you from writing a weak essay. Also, knowing how to support your claims with evidence from outside sources will further strengthen your essay. For that reason, this assignment requires the use of two references/sources. In addition, you will add a Works Cited page at the end of your essay. Finally, your Works Cited page will be in MLA (Modern Language Association) format so that all information provided will be easy for your reader to find.
Before attempting this essay:
- Review all of the chapter sections located in Lessons 6 and 7.
- Review the available documents and sources located at the Helpful Resources folder on the course menu.
Writing Assignment
Purpose: to persuade
Method of Development: your choice
TOPIC: You ‘must’ choose from the three topics below only.
- The impact of technology on critical thinking skills (is it making people smarter or not-smarter)
- A cashless society and social credit scores–is turning over financial freedom a positive or a negative?
- Is Social Media responsible for the growing lack of critical thinking among student-age people who blindly accept whatever the ‘influencers’ tell them to accept?
The above items can be argued but there are many others to choose from. The choice is yours. If you have something in mind but you are unsure if it will work as an argumentative/persuasive essay, please send me a message through the Messages link for assistance.
Reminders:
- Brainstorm for topics.
- Choose one topic, choose a method of development, and organize all details accordingly.
- Research for appropriate evidence to support your argument. While you are researching, be sure to note all information necessary to fill out your Works Cited page for that entry.
- Remember your conclusion and your Works Cited page in MLA format.
- Check the syllabus for due dates.
Important: Your paper will be checked for plagiarism using SafeAssign or similar third parties to review and evaluate for originality and intellectual integrity. Plagiarized papers, whether intentional or simply due to ignorance will receive a total grade of zero. Read the following information on plagiarism.
Submission Instructions:
- Complete your assignment using word-processing software such as MS Word 365 (download free software at https://products.office.com/en-us/student?ms.officeurl=getoffice365), LibreOffice (download free software at https://www.libreoffice.org/download), or other per course requirements.
- Save your file as an .rtf file or .doc to ensure that it can be opened at any computer. Properly name your file, for example, “Lastname_name_engl1301_argumentation“.
- Submit your assignment by selecting the “Argumentation/Persuasive Essay” title link above, browsing to, and attaching your saved file. Make sure to select SUBMIT. You may view your posting both on this page and under My Grade (available under Tools).