Topic: “Express your opinion(s) on the importance
of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Talk about what DEI is; what are its
benefits; and how that might affect your education as an African American male
and other students from underrepresented groups”
Your argumentative
essay MUST:
·
Use MLA style guidelines for formatting, including 1-inch margins, double
spacing, Times New Roman, 12-point, header/page number, heading, citations (including
Works Cited. Works Cited does NOT count towards page count)
·
Be a paper that makes an original
point—not just a summary of your sources
·
Be
grammatically correct with appropriate tone
· Have
an introduction, conclusion, thesis statement, transitions, paragraphs, etc.
· Use evidence: Support your
argument with facts, statistics, examples, and quotes from experts. You
can also conduct your own research, such as surveys or interviews, and use the
results as evidence.
· Use
transitions: Transitions help the reader
follow the argument by wrapping up the previous section and introducing the
next.
· Acknowledge opposing views
Grading Criteria
· Clarity and Focus of Thesis
Statement: The originality, specificity, and arguability of your thesis, and its alignment with your
essay’s focus
· Coherence and Organization: The logical flow of ideas leading to the thesis,
and the overall structure of the essay
· Contextual Background: The relevance and conciseness of the background information
· provided
· Engagement with the Reader: The effectiveness of your hook and the overall
engagement of your introduction and essay
· Writing Quality: Clarity,
grammar, syntax, and adherence to MLA style.