essay writing

Assignment Objectives: You will complete this assignment by writing an essay that makes an original argument that answers the research question that you previously developed and researched.

Your essay should:

1) present your thesis statement in basic enthymematic form (claim + because + reason),

2) support the argument by synthesizing at least five sources that you have found and evaluated to be credible or otherwise worthy of attention, and

3) summarize, paraphrase, and quote from your sources adequately to complete the task

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

· Locate and evaluate appropriate sources to support their claims in written essays; and

· Identify and choose appropriate available library resources.

· Document sources in MLA Style

Guiding Topic Continued: Remember, the theme for this class and your essay is Creating Authenticity in a Media-Dominated World. This essay is the culmination of your exploration of your topic. At least three of your sources must come from a Galileo database.

Important Dates (Subject to Change):

11/2 – Rough Draft Check

11/7 – Peer Review of Paper #3

11/12 – Final Draft Due in Dropbox by 11:30 PM

Paper Format:

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

Length: