I have a paper that is due at 11:59 tomorrow.

 

 

Research Essay

: Again, this assignment asks you to 

investigate a particular mode or facet of discourse 

within a context of your choosing through a thesis drive, 7-10 page essay

. Your project should:



develop

a persuasive focus

and then 

support that focus by offering specific examples and 

details along with relevant research

;



attempt 

to persuade a specific audience

, who may or may not be aware of the issues, to accept 

(if not agree with) your perspectives; and



cite and synthesize a minimum of six sources

to offer an in-depth discussion of the issue which 

you are evaluating. 

o

No more than three “internet” sources. At least three scholarly journal sources.

o

No source may be more than 10 years old without permission. If you are using a website, 

interview,  or  video,  you  must  get  my  approval  ahead  of  time.  Citations  will  not  be 

permitted from encyclopedias other than professional encyclopedias from Credo. 



exhibit 

strong, logical organization 



adhere to

MLA format and conventions 

o

Times  New  Roman,  12pt,  double  spaces,  1”  margins,  proper  in-text  citations,  works 

cited page.