writing an essay

ENG 1102 – All Sections

Essay #1 Assignment Sheet

Assignment Objectives: You will complete this assignment by writing an essay that explains in detail the arguments presented in three articles (or book chapters, or academic essays) on your research topic and explains how the three different arguments are related to each other.

Your essay should:

1) explain what the three articles seem to be saying together about the topic,

2) explain the kinds of evidence presented in the three articles, how the authors use them, and important connections among evidence in all three essays, and

3) summarize, paraphrase, and quote from the three articles adequately to complete the task. At least one essay must present a counterargument to your research topic.

Associated Student Learning Outcomes:

· Compose argumentative or persuasive essays that demonstrate interpretation, analysis and synthesis

· Apply the writing process through invention, drafting, revision, and editing

· Design writing to meet its rhetorical situation, particularly with regard to diction, tone, and audience

· Document sources in MLA Style

· Edit essay to conform to standard written English

Guiding Topic Continued: Remember, the theme for this class and your essay is Creating Authenticity in a Media-Dominated World. Your job for this paper is to review “literature” associated with your topic. That is, you will research your topic and find three articles about your topic. You will then explain the ideas in the articles and how they support your research question. Remember, one essay must present a counter-argument to your claim.

Important Dates (Subject to Change):

*10/1 – Draft Check

10/5 – Peer Review

10/8 – Final Draft Due in Dropbox by 11:30 PM

*Email or use dropbox by Sunday, 9/30/18 to get feedback

Paper Format:

Standard MLA format (see Taking Stands for more information regarding MLA format).

Paper Length – 3-5

Number of Sources: Three