Argument Paper
RESEARCH: 10 quotes from 5-10 high-quality sources (websites for professional organizations, published interviews, professional literature, etc)
Pick 1-2 of the required classes for your chosen profession. Write an argument explaining why the course requirements are either 1) beneficial and vital OR 2) detrimental and unnecessary. If you choose to argue that the course is beneficial, you must explain in detail how and why it is useful. If you choose the detrimental option, you must explain how and why it is harmful. You MUST pick a definite side on this issue; no fence-sitting or overviewing. You must use at least 10 quotes from 5-10 high-quality, legitimate sources to make your case.
You may choose the form of your essay. You may adopt a journalistic or an academic style. However, you must carefully consider both your AUDIENCE and your PURPOSE in writing this essay. Who are you writing for? Does the language of your essay clearly indicate your intended audience? What is your purpose in writing this essay? What do you want your reader to take away from this essay? Does the language of your essay clearly indicate your intended purpose?