Assignment:
Illustration Essay Draft
Create a 750-1000 word essay about a topic in which you argue for the existence of a particular phenomenon by stating a generalization about the topic. Then you will support that generalization (in the form of a thesis statement) by choosing to write a single-example illustration essay or a multiple-example illustration essay . The essay should be written in the style and form described.
Purpose:
We have discussed the conventions of the illustration essay. The purpose of assignment is to measure your mastery of those conventions by putting your knowledge to practice. In a larger context, the purpose of writing an illustration essay is to convey an idea to the reader by providing illustrations (examples) that will solidify the existence of a topic.
Process:
For the illustration essay, you will complete the following steps:
1. Choose a topic: See the methods for developing a topic and the suggested list of topics
2. Decide if you want to write a single-example or multiple-example essay: For more instruction on the differences between single-example and multiple-example essays.
3. Collect illustration for more information about how to gather illustrations.
4. Craft your thesis statement:For more information on how to write a thesis. Note that you want to craft your thesis according to whether you choose to write a single-example or a multiple-example essay.
Stylistic details:
All essays must meet the following requirements:
•750-1000 words.
• Write in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.
• Include one-inch margins on all sides.
• Use double spacing (top-to-bottom every page, to include above and below titles and centered words).
• Include an APA title page (for all essays) and reference list that includes all of the sources used in the essay.
• Include a header.
• Include page numbers (upper-right corner only).
• Adhere to APA convention and documentation style
• AT LEAST ONE SOURCE IS REQUIRED. All sources used must be cited
Number of Pages: 3 Pages
Paper Format: APA