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English 7 Fall 2018 Essay 3 Prompt
The Argumentative Research Paper
For this assignment, you will be wri�ng an argumenta�ve research paper. The research topic should relate to current social justice and/or environmental justice issues . You must find credible and current sources to support your claim (peer reviewed journal ar�cles, books, and trustworthy websites). You are welcome to use texts from the class. At least one of your sources must be from a peer reviewed journal. CQ Researcher is a great place to begin the research process. There you can find an overview of your chosen topic and credible sources illustra�ng the pros and cons. To access CQ Researcher, go to the Las Positas Library page, click on “Databases” at the top of the page and from the list of databases click on “CQ Researcher.”
1. The introduc�on will present the subject and will include your thesis statement (the claim you intend to support).
2. The body of the essay will summarize and respond to opposing views as well as present reasons and evidence (from at least 5 outside sources) in support of your own posi�on. Try to end your essay with your strongest arguments.
3. The conclusion will restate your thesis and provide a sense of closure. For this essay assignment I will be evalua�ng you on the following criteria:
-Does the essay follow the instruc�ons in the prompt? -Does the essay have a clear thesis statement? -Does the essay correctly cite outside sources? -Does each body paragraph have a topic sentence where needed? -Is the essay organized in a clear, logical manner? -Is the essay free of major gramma�cal errors and typos?
Formatting and Length Requirements: Length 5-6 pages double spaced (1400-1850 words) Font Times New Roman 12 point or Calibri 11 point Format MLA (See owl.english.purdue.edu for MLA guidelines) Due Dates: Essay 3 Topic & Thesis Week 12 11/05 (Bring your topic and working thesis to class) Essay 3 Dra� Week 13 11/14 (Bring electronic copy to class for peer response) Essay 3 Final Dra� Week 15 11/26 (Upload on the Essay 3 assignment in Canvas)