While you may use any of the sources that I post to canvas, you must find, use, and integrate a minimum of three secondary (additional) sources that you must locate. At least one of your sources must come from the TCC library database.
For one of your sources, you may also interview someone to provide an “inside” perspective. You must cite the interview within the text and on the Works Cited.
Avoid second person (e.g., you, your, imperative sentences)
Prepare a Works Cited section on the last page of the essay for the primary and three secondary texts.
Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)
Create a lead-in “hook” to engage your readers’ interest (e.g., a striking quotation gleaned from your exploratory research, an anecdote or scenario, a related current event).
Provide brief background information to bring your readers up to speed: Why should readers care about this topic as a subject of inquiry? What relevance does it have to their lives/careers today?
Provide a brief overview of different perspectives on the topic.
Present a focused and specific thesis with regard to the issue.
Body (3-5 paragraphs)
Identify specific reasons that provide an explanation of your thesis.
Discuss each idea separately in different paragraphs.
Begin each perspective/idea with a clear topic sentence.
Include and comment on the importance of others’ opinions.
Support all viewpoints with details and specific examples, possibly making use of comparison and contrast.
Include the required outside sources. Paraphrase ideas more than quoting them.
Include transitions between each paragraph
Conclusion (1-2paragraphs)
Bring closure to the topic.
Reiterate the significance of the issue/topic.
Discuss ways people can continue to engage the topic
Propose possible solutions or remedies to this issue.
Propose a course of action, if applicable.
