-Argument:
-People argue all the time—over what movie to see, what to have for dinner, who to vote for. People generally have strong opinions, and many don’t hesitate to express them. Your friend doesn’t want to see the same movie you do because he doesn’t like gory horror. Your partner wants to eat at a restaurant that serves healthy food. Your coworker won’t vote for any candidate who doesn’t support universal healthcare.
Your argument essay is an amplified version of those types of arguments you have with family, friends, and coworkers each day. The difference is that you’ll be conducting research and using the information you find to explain a problem and then provide a solution.
The argument essay is 1,600–1,800 words and must incorporate a minimum of 4 secondary sources.
-Assignment Objectives:
1). Use prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing to write formal, college-level essays
2). Distinguish between different patterns of development
3). Apply an appropriate pattern of development to a specific purpose and audience
4). Write effective thesis statements
5). Develop paragraphs using topic sentences, adequate detail, supporting evidence, and transitions
6). Employ responsible research methods to locate appropriate secondary sources
7). Quote, paraphrase, and summarize secondary source material correctly and appropriately
Use APA (American Psychological Association) citation and documentation style to reference secondary source material correctly and appropriately
8). Apply the conventions of standard written American English to produce correct, well-written essays
-Purpose and Audience:
The purpose of your essay is to identify, define, and analyze the problem, and then provide a solution to address it. You will use the third-person point of view.
-The required secondary sources are:
At least two articles from Penn Foster’s digital library database, Expanded Academic ASAP
At least one non-profit or government organization (online or print). Look for website domains .org, .edu, and .gov.
One source that you choose.
Remember that all sources, no matter where they come from, should be evaluated for accuracy and validity. You may use more than four sources, but you should avoid using more than six. Borrowing too much from too many sources will overwhelm your voice in your essay and negatively affect your grade. It could also lead to plagiarism.
The required secondary sources are
At least two articles from Penn Foster’s digital library database, Expanded Academic ASAP
At least one non-profit or government organization (online or print). Look for website domains .org, .edu, and .gov.
One source that you choose.
Remember that all sources, no matter where they come from, should be evaluated for accuracy and validity. You may use more than four sources, but you should avoid using more than six. Borrowing too much from too many sources will overwhelm your voice in your essay and negatively affect your grade. It could also lead to plagiarism.
