essay ENC1101

Describe your community and some of the issues it currently faces. Start with a thesis that captures your feelings and the identity of the community you live in. Address some of these issues in detail while exploring how they occur and why they occur. Are these issues categorical (something found in other communities)? Are they literal or are they intuitive and unique or simply a perceptive bias? Finally, this essay needs to focus on your ideas and observations in an objective manner expressed in a third person POV. Pay close attention to your language, syntax and tone that will cement your ideas.

Your paper should:

· Briefly summarize the your idea of community and define what are the problems it faces as well as present your position in a fair and reasonable manner. Practice objectivity.

· Consider your rhetorical situation as a writer: Who is your audience?

· Identify one or two, or more kinds of issues being addressed in the essay.

· Determine how your language, voice or style work to persuade your audience.

· Include a counter argument

· Be written in 3rd person POV

Length/Format: Your rhetorical assignment should be a minimum of 4-5 pages and include a Works Cited page in MLA format. A minimum of three (3) sources.

Criteria for Grading:

When I read your paper, I will look for:

· Sound argumentative structure including thesis, reasons, counter-arguments, and evidence– particularly a clear thesis that states the authors rhetorical strategies and takes a stand on whether these strategies are effective

· Good understanding of the author’s essay and the rhetorical terms and concepts it uses

· Clear organization including paragraph transitions, topic sentences and sentence structure

· Proper use of MLA documentation and effective quotation, paraphrase, and summary of the primary text

· Evidence of critical reading and analytical thought with the use of quotes as supporting evidence

· Attention to your audience with effective diction and tone

· Correct spelling and grammar