2 essays for Essays Guru

Synthesis “The Future of Work”

COMS 321

To do for Module 6 & 7 (March 1-15)

1. Prepare to write an essay on “The Future of Work”

◦ 1.1 Review the assignment requirements

◦ 1.2 Review the research provided in Module 6

◦ 1.3 Research and locate sources (scholarly and non-scholarly) explore the future of work. Post summaries & correct MLA citation of 2 sources (1 must

be scholarly).

◦ 1.4 Consult, brainstorm, discuss, or hash out the future of work with your writing partner

To do for Module 6 & 7 (March 1-15)

2. Write your essay on “The Future of Work”

◦ 2.1 Give yourself permission to be creative

◦ 2.2 Take a position—narrowly drawn vs. broad concepts

◦ 2.3 Write a draft

◦ 2.4 Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite, rewrite, rewrite, . . .

◦ 2.5 Exchange drafts with writing partner.

◦ 2.6 Revise and finalize paper.

Make an argument about the future of work

Generate your idea by

1.Developed from considering various articles/books/works from current research

2.Have an idea that you explore and refine through your research

Limit your argument’s scope

Depth over breadth

Build your argument by using sources

Synthesis of research, of ideas