Homework
Overview
This homework is your opportunity to ensure that your argument is well developed and credible. Really look at what you are saying and the support you are using to back up your claims. How credible are you? Could you convince someone to take your side? Your addition to the conversation on your topic should show your understanding and depth of thought on the topic. Giving and receiving peer review will help you analyze your own writing to make sure it is informed, credible, and persuasive.
Instructions
I. Post your completed draft of the Module 5 Homework: Researched Argument Essay by the date listed on the Course Schedule.
II. Save your document as a .doc or .pdf file, and attach it to your posting. Post your draft early; if you post your draft late, you may not get any comments at all. Include a short version of your title in the subject line of your post.
III. Think: Here are some questions to consider while doing your peer reviews:
i. Does the essay include a clear, specific, argumentative thesis statement?
ii. Does the introduction give you a clear picture of the topic?
iii. Does the essay include topic sentences and transitions to organize the body paragraphs?
iv. Does the essay argue directly for the writer's position or thesis using effective, specific evidence? Does the writer create effective and responsible appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos as appropriate to their purpose and audience?
v. Does the essay effectively address and refute a counterargument?
vi. Does the essay quote specific source evidence that supports the claims and conclusions?
vii. Does the essay include correctly formatted in-text citations, using MLA Style, for each quotation?
viii. Does the essay include a conclusion paragraph that synthesizes the main points and offers closure?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow MLA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.