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Argumentative Research Paper—Essay 4
This essay is worth 30% of your final grade. Refer to chapters 16, 19, and 20 in the book, the videos and samples in this lesson folder, and your notes.
Choosing a topic:
Think about your passions. What do you like to discuss with your friends and family? What gets you going? What do you like to debate? What bothers you? What would you like to change? Use an idea that you are passionate about to form an argument. This argument will be your thesis statement.
Final product (your instructor may ask for all of these at once or in parts on separate days):
Outline
Well-developed, 5-6 page essay supporting your argument
Annotated bibliography
Works Cited page
Research:
Use GALILEO to research evidence that supports the argument. Cite three to five sources in the essay. All sources must be acknowledged and documented in the body of the essay and must be listed on the Works Cited page in correct MLA format.
See a writing tutor at the LSC (room 910) for feedback on every stage of the writing process.
Use this checklist as you develop your essay:
Got it? Comments for self
Write an argumentative thesis statement
Create an outline with topic sentences that directly and clearly support the thesis statement. Add examples that are clear and relevant.
Develop each piece of evidence. Do not leave it up to the reader to guess what you mean. Appeal to the reader’s emotions, logic, and/or ethics. Put thought into your ideas. Do not simply write the first thoughts that come to mind. Go beyond the obvious.
Add research to back up the points you make. Use parenthetical citations to give credit to the author.
Create an Annotated Bibliography that alphabetically lists all of the sources you consulted (up to six). Format the sources according to MLA style. Write a brief (2-3) sentence summary of the source, and write 2-3 sentences assessing the source (see chapter 19, page 360).
Create a Works Cited page that alphabetically lists your research sources. This page gives the reader all of the publication information for each source.
Use this checklist before submitting your essay:
Got it? Comments for self
Introduction with hook and clear thesis statement
Clear topic sentences that support thesis statement; organized and developed body paragraphs
Transitional expressions used to effectively ease flow, add coherence and cohesiveness (meanwhile, furthermore, therefore, finally, first, second, in conclusion, etc.)
Developed body paragraphs with explanations and vivid examples
Conclusion
Correct comma, semicolon, punctuation use
Formal language
Spelling/word choice
Overall grammar and mechanics
No use of second person (“you” or “your”).
Upload your final essay to the Turnitin dropbox on Blackboard; failure to do will result in a 0 for this essay. Do not email the essay to the instructor. The essay will automatically be checked for plagiarism. You have access to the originality reports that Turnitin generates, so use them. If a report shows plagiarism, you should correct and resubmit your essay before the assignment deadline.
