English Composition II
Research Essay Assignment. Please note that the page requirement is 5-7 pages. You must also have 5-7 sources.
Directions
For this paper, you will need to pick your own argumentative topic.
- The topic must be something you choose to argue either for or against; it cannot just be an “informational” paper. It must be an argument paper.
- Email me the topic that you choose for your Argument Essay. I will provide feedback about the topic that you have chosen.
- You must use 5-7 sources, type 5-7 pages, and include a Works Cited page.
- Use MLA format for in-text citations and the Works Cited page.
- Use 1 block quote in this essay. Review the worksheet that I have uploaded to Canvas about quoting.
- The title should not only make your topic clear, but your point of view on that topic
- Don’t forget to put your name in a heading!
- Check Canvas and email for information about locating sources as well as resources from the ASU-Mid-South library.
Specific Requirements
How well you meet these requirements determines your grade. A good argumentative essay will accomplish the following:
- Have a clearly stated thesis statement in the introduction
- Have an introduction which leads smoothly into the body
- Have clearly stated reasons
- Have direct explanation of why those reasons prove that your argument makes sense
- Make good use of a well-chosen, relevant academic sources, inserting them when needed but not going overboard
- Have all sources documented in the paper, right after they are used!
- Have logical connections between points
- Have clear, logical organization and transitioning
- Be focused – everything must go towards proving your thesis!
- Have a separate Works Cited page that lists your sources – papers without this will not be accepted