basically i have done most of the work but i need 1 page of Historical Perspective
By studying rhetoric, we learn to organize our thoughts on a topic and present a logical, clear argument that fairly considers both sides of an issue. The purpose of this essay, your final research essay, is for you to write an argumentative essay that is well researched and supported using multiple sources, and of course, well written.
FOCUS: Write an essay (full 7 1/2 10 pages + Works Cited Page) in which you further explore issues (THEMES: Education, Racism, Sexism, Technology, and Media Studies etc.) prompted by one or more of your readings this semester. What relevant questions have you been asking after reading these texts? What are you interested in researching? Perhaps it might relate to your intended major, career or a hobby?
Choose a SPECIFIC THEME from above and then create a topic, one that you can research thoroughly.]
FORMAT + ORGANIZATION OF THE PARAGRAPHS
The essay format should include the basic components of an analytical essay: introduction, summary/overview of the controversy, rationale for your claims, refutation, and conclusion.
1. Introduction: 1 1/2 page: label the (Hook) (Summary) , (Transitional Sentence) and (Thesis). The thesis should follow the Sheridan Baker Model (Refutation: (While /Although) + Claim : (however,) + three Rationale ( because).
2. Historical Perspective: 1 page Label (Hist Pers): Here write about the research into the history of the conflict, writing about the different perspectives associated with the different parties to the situation. How do different people explain the events that created the current state of affairs with regards to this particular issue?
3, 4, 5. In each Body Paragraph : 1 1/2 page each body paragraph: label the Topic Sentence (TS}, ( MP #1, 2, 3) etc , (ELab1, 2, 3, ) etc and Concluding Statement (CS) at the end of each paragraph.
6. Conclusion: 1 full page: Label (Conclusion) at the beginning of the paragraph. ( VERY IMPORTANT)
7. Works Cited page: 1 1 1/2 pages: MLA Format: Check Heading, alphabetical order, indentation, and spacing
For the historical perspective: conduct research into the history of the conflict, making notes about the different perspectives associated with the different parties to the situation. How do different people explain the events that created the current state of affairs with regards to this particular issue?
For the body paragraphs: take a side on the issue and argue that side ONLY. Use the evidence from your research to provide relevant, credible support for your claim. Of course, you will consider the opposing arguments in your refutation; however, your job is to refute those counterarguments and convince the reader that you are right! Include a discussion of logical fallacies that the opposing side might use, and argue against them. Also, at the same time, throughout your essay, consider your audience. To what extent do they agree or disagree with your main claim? How will you address their concerns? What common ground and practical solutions can you offer to your opposition to help them understand your position? Include a discussion of the importance of this topic and argue a viable solution to the conflict
Finally,for the conclusion, restate the thesis, talk about the evidences and the conclusions you have for the rationale, and also about the future of your claim.
REQUIREMENTS:
Works Cited page MLA formatted and MLA citation
5 quotations must follow MLA Style.
5 In-text citations must follow MLA Style.
The paper should be 7 1/2-10 pages in length, with an additional Works Cited page, which is required.
Times New Roman; Font size 12
At least 7 sources, including:
At least 1 book
At least 1 scholarly journal
At least 1 newspaper
At least 1 reputable national magazine (see below)
Reports and Studies
Documentaries and Videos relating to your topic
Only ONE source can come from the anthology.
The periodicals may be print or electronic sources (from Shatford Libraryâs electronic database).
Wikipedia, like other reference sources, may be used ONLY at the exploratory state to give students an overview of a subject, but may NOT be included among the sources cited in the paper.
