Introduction
Throughout the course of the semester, you have been learning how to respond to, analyze, and research arguments. In this project, you will use all of these skills in order to compose an argumentative research essay.
Assignment Instructions
1. You should start by using one of the sources you collected for the annotated bibliography as a jumping off point. That is, use the author’s claim to articulate your own. Do you disagree with the author? If so, why? What exactly does the author get wrong? Do you agree with the author? If so, what do you have to add? In what ways will your project contribute to the conversation?
2. Using the rest of the sources you collected for the annotated bibliography, write an essay that supports your claim.
3. As you write your essay, be sure that you are utilizing appropriate rhetorical appeals. That is, be aware of the reasons and evidence that your intended audience would find the most persuasive.
4. In the essay, you should address at least one counterargument. Be sure that you thoroughly and fairly summarize the opposing point of view, concede to its strengths, and adequately refute it.
Submission Instructions
The essay should be in MLA formatting (including in-text citations and a works cited page), The final draft should be (1250-1500 words).
Supporting Materials
Parts 3, 4, and 5 of Practical Argument; “OWL Purdue: Writing a Research Paperâ€
Evaluation
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