1. What has life been like for Muslim Americans after 9/11?

Consider the issue from multiple angles so that you can have a better understanding of the issue as a whole; additionally, understand the perspective from which you see the issue so that you can have a better understanding of how others might see it differently than you.

After you choose a topic, research it. Once you have an understanding of what is being said about the issue, start writing what you think about it (in relation to the sources that you’ve gathered). Remember, your goal is never to “prove” something right or wrong. Your goal should always be to understand an issue, understand what is being said about the issue, and to contribute something new to the conversation on that issue.

Grading criteria and formal requirements

This essay will have two stages: draft and final:

DRAFT: Your draft is due Monday, July 7 2015.

You must bring 2 typed and printed copies of your draft to class for peer editing. The paper does not have to be finished, but it does need to be at least 1000 words in length.

FINAL: Your final draft is due Thursday, July 9 2015.

Final draft must be at least 1200 words and no more than 1500 words. It must have a clearly stated thesis in the first paragraph, and subsequent paragraphs must be written and organized using the techniques we’ve learn in this unit. Finally, essays must be carefully edited for proper grammar usage.

FORMAL REQUIREMENTS:

1200 words

Double spaced

Times New Roman 12 point font

1 inch margins

APA style headers

Cover page: Informative title, your name, course number, due date, and final word count and in that order.

References page (an Appendices if necessary)

3-5 sources

Take your draft to the SSC (Writing Lab) before the due date to earn a 5% increase to this essay grade