Week 4 Assignment: Revised Persuasive Essay

In week three, you composed a plan for your persuasive essay. Remember the instructions from week three: This assignment is based on research. It is not simply an expression of your opinion. A persuasive essay requires you to investigate a topic by conducting research,  evaluating evidence; and establishing a position based on what you have learned.  Each claim in your thesis should be supported by reliable evidence. The goal is to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view using sound reasoning and solid evidence by stating facts, giving logical reasons, using examples, and quoting experts. 

Final Persuasive Essay should be a polished error-free document.  It is recommended that you review and complete the revision worksheet  before finalize submission.

• The Final essay should include a thesis statement, clear position on chosen topic, acknowledgment of the opposing view, clear purpose and direction, and effective conclusion.
• Revised essay should be error free and consistent in tone, point of view and verb tense.
• Three reliable sources are required to support your position.
• Reliable sources include Keiser Library, Google scholar, and others approved by your instructor.
• See Revision Worksheet and Rubric for guidance and assessment of you work.

Choose one of the following Writing Suggestions.  The topic must be debatable (have two opposing sides), research based (use facts, not personal opinion) and relevant to your career.  See page 172 for further guidance.

• IMMIGRATION: Should the U.S. offer a path to citizenship/legal residency for illegal immigrants?
• MINIMUM WAGE: Should the minimum wage be raised from its current $7.25 per hour?
• ENVIRONMENT: Should the US support initiatives that restrict carbon emissions (or carbon pollution)?