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DJCAE 100 Persuasive Essay #2

1. Write a 1000 word essay.

2. Follow MLA format discussed in class. An outline or introduction will be necessary

either handed in in class or email including in-text citations and Works Cited page. Final

copy must be submitted to Livetext.

3. Essay should include introduction with a thesis statement, body, and conclusion.

4. Choose an

a. American court case or person involved in an American court case or crime. Is

this person guilty or not?

b. Or an issue that affects society.

c. What is the ethical issue? How has it affected society?

5. You must argue for or against this decision.

6. One person/issue per student approved by the professor. Examples: politicians, spies,

entertainers, entrepreneurs, athletes, etc.

7. Only four sources for research. The sources must be cited correctly using the MLA

format, in-text citations, and a Works Cited at the end of the paper.

a. 2 from the college library database

b. 1 other (no wikipedia or ask cites)

c. 1 iBook reading

8. Mode is Persuasive. You must convince the reader of the point you are arguing for in

your paper. You must prove your thesis.

9. No first person “I” point of view.

10. iBook example:

! Author. “Title.” The Dialogues of Learning: Justice and Civic Life: Level I. 2nd ed. Allen,

Darren, and Joseph H. Hall, eds. Boca Raton: Lynn University, 2013. Page #s.

iTunesU, iBook.