Essay

English Composition 1000 sections 01 and 03

Prof. Maureen Robins

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ESSAY C

THIS ESSAY IS DUE HARD COPY ONLY on NOVEMBER 27, 2019

For our third essay, please explore one of the issues suggested below. Use at least two essays from either 50 Essays or They Say, I Say, and one essay you have found on the internet to support your argument. Download the article and attach it to your essay. You may choose any one of the topics below. A works cited pages is required.

The successful essay will include the following:

· a substantial response to the question and presents and develops a coherent thesis.

· appropriate evidence is provided, e.g. from personal experience or reading; details and interpretations of readings are broadly accurate.

· appropriate organization and ideas follow an identifiable sequence both between and within paragraphs. The stages of the essay are effectively marked by paragraph divisions, topic sentences, connectives, etc.

· appropriate critical thinking skills, e.g. use of factual support, relevant information, and logical argumentation.

· appropriate grammar at the sentence level, including sentence structure, verb and pronoun forms, and agreement is usually correct.

The topics are:

· What is the purpose of the compare and contrast structure? Is it effective? Why or why not?

· Does race affect one’s life, one’s career options, political decisions, one’s identity? Why? Why not? Select one of these areas and argue a position.

· Does technology harm our ability to think deeply and learn? Does technology use change the way we think about ourselves? Do you agree? Why? Why not?

· The language we speak at home has a long-term impact on our lives. Does this harm or help us? Why?

· You may develop your own argument that will follow the requirements as stated above.

You are encouraged to use the services of The Writing Center located in L-242 on the main floor of the Library at Campus Center. You can make an appointment on line at http://oldwestbury.mywconline.com. The phone number is 516-876-3093. If you should use the center, please bring a white ticket of proof.

		YES	NO	SEVERE PROBLEMS
1.	The essay is a substantial response to the question and presents and develops a coherent thesis.
2.	Appropriate evidence is provided, e.g. from personal experience or reading; details and interpretations of readings are broadly accurate.
3.	The essay is presented in an organized and logical way. Ideas follow an identifiable sequence both between and within paragraphs. The stages of the essay are effectively marked by paragraph divisions, topic sentences, connectives, etc.
4.	The essay demonstrates appropriate critical thinking skills, e.g. use of factual support, relevant information, and logical argumentation.
5.	Grammar at the sentence level, including sentence structure, verb and pronoun forms, and agreement is usually correct. Sentence construction corresponds to standard English syntax. Language and vocabulary are varied and precise; inappropriate slang is avoided.
6.	Mechanical details, i.e. spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc., are generally correct. Quotation and documentation, if required, are generally correct.

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