ENC 1101: Argumentative Research Paper (1800 Words)
Write an argumentative research paper on a topic of your choice (barring a few listed below). It should be a topic about which people have strong, but varied, opinions.
You must argue the validity of your point of view using reliable, valid research to back up your position.
In addition, all paragraphs must be at least six to eight (6-8) sentences in length and you cannot use pronouns such as I, me, my, mine, us, our, we, you, or your. Also, no contractions will be permitted.
Your paper should include anintroduction, thesis, body paragraphs with refutation, and aconclusion.
This essay must have at least six (6) reliable, valid resources. The resources must have at least one (1) book resource and two (2) peer-reviewed journal resources.
Topics that will not be accepted:Papers from other or previous courses, Cloning, Abortion, Euthanasia, Death Penalty, Religion or Legalization of any Illicit Substance. Please Note: more may be added at my discretion.
All essays must be typed and double-spaced. Use 12 point Times New Roman only. Utilize MLA style for all formattingand citations.
Some important tips about writing academic essays:
Course essays should be formal. Formal essays should:
· Avoid a conversational tone
· Avoid the use of personal pronouns referring to the writer or reader of the essay (I, me, you, your, us, we, our)
· Avoid contractions (shouldn’t, couldn’t, wouldn’t, can’t, won’t, etc.) – Simply spell them out.
· Avoid web-based resources for support (Wikipedia, Sparknotes, or similar websites)
· Avoid proofreading errors (be sure to spell check and read through your essay)
Some things to keep in mind about essays:
If you do not meet the minimum word count, you receive an automatic 50% on the essay. The grade can descend from there. Since this course is Gordon Rule, it is important to meet the minimums.
When using any outside material, you must properly quote, paraphrase, summarize, and cite the material. If not, this can be considered plagiarism and result in penalties to your grade, such as a zero for the assignment. See the syllabus for details.
Be sure to review the Rubric for this essay to better understand the elements being assessed.
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