Racial Profiling

 

Assignment Details

Persuasive Essay

**Your persuasive essay is due by the end of Unit 3. Any submissions after this time will be subject to a late grade.

For this Assignment, you will be writing a persuasive essay and building a concept map. A concept map is a graphic representation of a path by which your audience can most easily reach your point of view.

Review your Unit 1 brainstorming and free writing Assignments.

Create a concept map utilizing one of the following resources or a resource of your choosing:

• PowerPoint®
• Microsoft Word with graphics
• Microsoft Visio®

Demonstrate the relationship between the following in your concept map:

• Introductory paragraph
• Position or stance on the issue
• Supporting arguments and examples defending your position
• Identified concession to the argument and rebuttal
• Conclusive summary

Review your peers’ feedback on your thesis statement in the Unit 2 Discussion.

Consider how to grab the reader’s attention for the introduction of the persuasive essay.

Write an introduction for the persuasive essay based on your topic.

Resource: Read Introductory paragraphs

Review the specific components to the persuasive essay.

Write a 750–1,050 word persuasive essay.

Follow the five-paragraph format.

Include the following components in your essay:

• Introductory Paragraph '
  • Include your thesis statement
  • Include a discussion of at least three supporting points
• Body Section 1 (supporting point 1 fully presented)
• Body Section 2 (supporting point 2 fully presented)
• Body Section 3 (supporting point 3 fully presented)
• Conclusive Summary

Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.

Include a title and reference page.

Cite your sources and include a reference page.