Researched Argument\/Arguing a Position<\/p>\n
This assignment is explained and discussed in detail in Ch. 6; the actual assignment appears on p. 274. The features of the assignment include: <\/p>\n
1. A Focused, Well-Presented Issue, <\/p>\n
2. A Well-Supported Position, <\/p>\n
3. An Effective Response to Opposing Views, and <\/p>\n
4. A Clear, Logical Organization. <\/p>\n
The following details apply to the assignment as well.<\/p>\n
Writing task Objectives: <\/p>\n
This assignment is designed to measure your ability to: <\/p>\n
Write a focused, thesis-driven argument; <\/p>\n
Evaluate information from primary and secondary sources based on authority, validity and usefulness; <\/p>\n
Integrate sources effectively into your writing and document them correctly; <\/p>\n
Interpret and respond appropriately to a writing situation, adopting the correct voice, tone and level of formality; and<\/p>\n
Demonstrate knowledge of structure and organization, paragraphing, and mechanics. <\/p>\n
Assignment Requirements: You should argue your position about the issue you have been researching and writing about all semester. Your argument should include:<\/p>\n
A researched argument with a debatable thesis and evidence to support each claim and sub-claim; <\/p>\n
A discussion that anticipates and addresses alternative points of view and\/or counter arguments; <\/p>\n
Six to eight sources with topic-appropriate mix of sources, including 3-5 scholarly and major news sources; <\/p>\n
1200 words, plus Works Cited (MLA documentation).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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