Research paper

1 Essay #6 ESL 53C--Simon

Essay #6 Assignment

Introduction: For this essay, you will do a little research regarding elite universities. First, you will find sources and compile an annotated bibliography of five sources related to elite universities (below). One of your sources will be "Caroline Sacks" by Malcolm Gladwell from the beginning of the semester. Then you will choose one of the two articles that I have posted in "resources" on the website. Then you will find three more articles related to the topic. You will read these sources and create an annotated bibliography containing a full MLA citation and a summary of each article. Secondly, you will create an outline for each topic (below) using 1-2 sources per outline. Then, you will write up an essay on one of the topics in class on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Due Dates: Tues., 12/1—sources and annotated bibliography are due Tues., 12/1-Mon., 12/7—create an outline for each topic; you may submit outline to instructor for feedback Tues. 12/8—bring outline to class; write essay in class in a bluebook Topic: One of these topics will appear on the final essay exam for the class:

• Is it worth attending an elite university? • Are elite universities overrated?

Organization: This is an argumentative essay. In each paragraph, give one reason for your argument. Then, support the reason with evidence from your articles. Please organize your body paragraphs thoughtfully. Some suggestions might be the least important to the most important reason; from simplest to most complex idea. Requirements: For the outside sources: 1. Use "Caroline Sacks" by Malcolm Gladwell. 2. Use one of the following two articles:

• "Is Going to an Elite School Worth the Cost?" by Jacques Steinberg, New York Times • "Your Elite School is Not Worth the Cost, Studies Say" by Rick Smith, Forbes

3. Find three more articles on the library databases: “Proquest,” “EBSCOHost MASTERfile Premier,” “CQ Researcher,” “Opposing Viewpoints,” or “Issues and Controversies.” For the annotated bibliography:

1. On top of the page, centered, write the words "Works Cited." 2. You must list a total of 5 sources (see above for requirements). Use "easybib.com" to create your

citations. List your sources in alphabetical order by author's last name. 3. After each citation, write a brief summary (3-4 sentences) of the article (this is the "annotated"

part.)