controversial essay

ENGL 100 - ASSIGNMENT #6: A PERSUASIVE ESSAY (20%)

A final persuasive essay that reflects all of the tools learned during the ENGL 100 course. TOPIC: A controversial topic, of the student’s choice, instructor must agree first. Length: 1,500 words.

Elements:

1. Title page: Students must use an APA template

2. The academic outline: Introduction (hook, thesis statement); Body (“the magic of three”, three main points on both sides of the topic); Conclusion

3. Critical thinking: Meaningful questions connected to the topic; underlying issues; a clear position

4. Research: Academic integrity, every source must be acknowledged, and properly cited

5. APA in-text citations: The essay must include quotes and paraphrasing (no more than 10%)

6. Editing: No typos, spelling errors. Avoid common mistakes: repeating words, lack of punctuation, clichés, colloquial words…

7. Writer’s voice: Unbiased yet with a personal point of view

8. List of references