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Need an argumentative essay done on a topic of cloning. 4-5 pages and a works cited page. Along with it to complete the outline sheet in the file below. I will provide specific guidelines down below.
ENG 111 – SPRING 2016 - Essay #4 – Argument / Research Paper
This assignment correlates with the Library assignments. Use the Thesis Builder for brainstormer and to research and connect with the topic for this paper. You will work on this paper for the remainder of the class.
The goal is to practice academically oriented arguments and work with complex ideas by analyzing your rhetorical situation. You will have to include opposition to your position and deal with it respectfully. Consider why you might write such an argument? Whom do you wish to persuade and to do what? If you argue in favor of school uniforms, are you trying to convince fellow students to accept uniforms? To convince a school board to institute uniforms? To convince parents that uniforms are a good investment? The more clearly you can see your argument as having a real life purpose and a specific audience, the stronger will be your case.
Selected Argument Topics: Select a topic upon which many people disagree. You must take a side.
Arguments of policy say "We should….."
Arguments of value claim “that one thing / idea is better than another”.
Arguments of fact “make claims about history, such as who really killed JFK, or what really causes violence in schools.”
BELOW ARE SOME SAMPLE TOPICS TO CONSIDER
Retaining the "under God" phrase in the Pledge of Allegiance
Sex education in schools – elementary? Public?
Legalizing same sex marriage
Eliminating / encouraging Oregon's physician assisted suicide
Banning / encouraging genetically modified foods
Banning / funding stem cell research / cloning / embryonic / therapeutic
Banning smoking on campus
Sweat shop labor
Changing the drinking age
Fast food / obesity / advertisements / health / mad cow disease
Drug testing at school
Nuclear power
Election reform (Electoral college / campaign financing / mail in ballots)
Book banning
Motorcycle helmets
Video games and violence
Student fees for football stadium / engineering building
Bilingual education / English as official language / "No child left behind" policy
SAT scores for college entrance
Topics not allowed: abortion, gun control, legalizing marijuana, etc.
Research to find:
Facts and statistics to give background to your topic. Specific examples.
Credible IN-TEXT quotes to support both sides of the argument WITH PROPER MLA CITATION
Minimum 3 sources required – as follows
1 book , 1 magazines, OR journals, 1, AND newspaper articles, 1 OR 1 websites
Some substitutions might be possible – for example, an interview might replace a newspaper article. Since it takes time to get books on library loan, it's important to start NOW. Note that a newspaper or magazine or journal on an electronic database or website (such as The New York Times' website) is still an article, not a website.
Length? Probably 4 –5 pages – as long as it takes to cover your idea. Proper MLA format (consult reference guide)
This assignment will include one draft, which must be brought to class as a hard copy. At some point, you should visit the Writing Center for consultation, which could include brainstorming ideas, setting organization and flow, working on transitions, etc. I will receive an email that tells me you have been there.
Textbook Help:
For examples of arguments, read: Arguments in Models for Writers.
Due Dates of related material
250-word Paragraph describing your topic (typed) Sunday April 24th (Uploaded to Blackboard
Introduction with thesis statement Monday April 25th (Bring to Class Hard Copy)
1st Draft for Conference Friday April 29th (Bring Hard Copy to Class)
Final draft Argument Monday May 2 @ 3:00 p.m (Uploaded to Blackboard)
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