english 1302

Signature Assignment

Engl 1302: Composition II

Taking a Position on a Work of Literature or an Issue of Culture

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Outcomes/Rubrics to be Assessed by the Assignment

o Communication o Critical Thinking o Personal Responsibility o Teamwork at end of document

Assignment Description  Write an essay of 650+ words (2.5+ pages) that takes a position regarding an arguable issue. The essay must

o Introduce an issue, providing background information for an uniformed reader, using content from reliable sources to create a clear context for your argument.

o Include a clearly stated thesis sentence that indicates your position regarding the issue.

o Support that thesis effectively with evidence from reliable resources, including quotations, paraphrases, or summaries from the articles and indicating the ways that these authors may agree or disagree with each other.

o Refute other arguments against the stand you have taken, carefully stating and evaluating the opposing authors’ positions.

o Draw an informed conclusion based on all the items listed above. o Include correct MLA citations inside the paper and at the end in a

Works Cited. o Be written in strong sentences with correct English usage.

• Complete this essay in several stages (for example: pre-writing, drafting, or editing a draft) and submit the work for each of those stages by posted deadlines

 Write a 250+ word reflection addressing how your position and writing skills have grown over the course of doing your assignment, how you dealt with challenging concepts, and what you can do to further your knowledge in the future.