Hoeffner, L. (2022). The writer’s mindset: A rhetorical
guide to reading, writing, and arguing. McGraw Hill Education.
Choose one question from the list below or create your own question to argue for this assignment. Your finished assignment should persuade someone to accept your point of view, so ensure your topic is debatable (i.e., there should be another side to the issue). You should be able to convince others using your specific reasoning and by incorporating evidence from reliable sources.
Why are you best suited for the career you are pursuing rather than another career?
Is it better to work onsite or remotely?
Is it better to work with a team or individually?
What is a creative, debatable idea related to your chosen career?
Note: This is a good opportunity to conduct further research about the employer you will write your cover letter to in your Wk 4 Summative Assessment: Cover Letter and Reflection.
Using your classmates as the audience, write a 350- to 525-word persuasive argument in a structure of your choice about your chosen topic in which you:
State your argument topic.
Determine and present your position on this topic.
Explain the reasons for your position in paragraph format and include evidence from reliable sources.
Format your assignment by:
Including a clear beginning (introduction), middle, and end (conclusion)
Creating paragraphs that make your perspective and reasons evident
Presenting your position at the start of your argument in your introduction and reviewing it at the end of your work in your conclusion
Writing and editing your response in an electronic document
Cite your sources and format your assignment according to APA guidelines. Check out the Assessment Support section for a link to the Center for Writing Excellence, where you can find the Reference & Citation Generator.
