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Essay 3 Argument with the aid of a variety of sources                  
English 101, Fall ‘20
Overview:
In this essay, you will write an argument that takes a specific position on one of the topics listed below. Your argument will be supported by clear reasoning and at least 3-6 of the sources provided to you by the instructor. You must consider how to present your thesis and support to best convince your audience that your position has merit. *If you feel ambitious, you can try to convince your audience that your position is superior OR convince them to take action.

Topic Choices:

1. Free internet. Those of us in the area struck by hurricanes and a pandemic know how valuable the internet is for getting information, work, and school. Some people believe the cheap or free access is a human right. In this argument, you’ll either argue for or against free internet. Other possible angles to explore: low cost or free for those with certain incomes or in certain situations; whether local, state, or federal governments should be involved in providing internet; rural or urban access; or other issue that comes to you about internet access. Careful, this topic is not about freedom on the internet (though that does play a part in some of the arguments about an internet that is available to everyone for free or at a low cost). The sources are available on Moodle or by clicking here.

 

2. Scary clowns. For this argument, you’ll take a position about clowns and support it. You could focus on whether clowns should be used in hospitals for children, the mysterious clown sightings that continue to happen but got out of hand in 2016, a bigger argument about the nature of clowns, or an argument about what a society’s perceptions of clowns say about that society. One variation your instructor may allow (consult first): Argue to someone who thinks clowns are scary (and who doesn’t have a diagnosed phobia) that they should be seen in another way; or someone who thinks clowns are funny and joyful, that they should be seen as actually scary.The sources are available on Moodle or by clicking here.

 
 
Purpose:
–To show your growth in your rhetoric and composition skills.
–To show your ability to read, to take notes on, and to integrate a variety sources to present your argument.
–To practice using logos, pathos, and ethos to develop your own argument.
–To practice fine-tuning a specific thesis that will be one that a reasonable person might agree with and a reasonable person might disagree with (if no one disagrees with your claim, it isn’t an argument).
–To practice backing up your thesis with clear reasons and evidence to support those reasons (ethos/logos).
–To show your awareness about reasonable tone, even if you have strong opinions on your topic (ethos).
–To practice audience awareness.
 
Audience:General. This includes people who have a mix of backgrounds and opinions. The audience has not read your sources and does not know what you’ve been asked to write about. The audience is not your instructor! What does this mean for your own strategies for composing your essay? The audience will have to trust you and your sources. How do you make this happen? *For the clown variation option if approved by your instructor, the audience will be more specific: either someone who thinks clowns are scary or someone who doesn’t.
 
Source Use: You will likely have several quotes in your essay since it is a good tactic to show what the sources say. You should keep the quotations as short as possible. You will also demonstrate your summarizing skills. Maybe try a paraphrase? A wide variety of sources have been provided for you to use. You are expected to use at least 3-6 of them to support your argument. Sources must be cited within the essay and on the Works Cited.
 
It is not about reaching a certain number of sources, but offering proof of your claims that your audience finds convincing. Contact your instructor for permission if you find you want to add some sources that you have found; if permission is given, you will have to provide the articles as files and upload them with your essay.
 
Style: MLA format, in-text citations, and Works Cited.
 
Tone: This paper should be semi-formal–not a tux or prom dress, but interview-ready clothes. There will likely be no reason to use the first person (I, we, me, us) or second person (you) in this essay. The reader knows that they are reading your argument and you probably won’t have to address the audience directly “you.” If you find you need to use these pronouns, explain why in your reflections after you finish your draft.
 
Length:  Around 750-1000 words not including the Works Cited
 
 
Checklist (also see the one in C&RG on page 30):
 
Thesis:
Effective writers claim no more than they can responsibly support. If you cannot back it up, you cannot claim it!
The thesis must be debatable and take a side.
 
Content and Organization:
Introduction: Background information on the subject and show you understand the issue–consider trying to establish common ground so that all audience members are nodding their heads as you then transition into your thesis.
Each supporting paragraph covers one reason that helps prove your thesis and is supported by sources and evidence.
Conclusion: A response to the “so what?” question. Why does your argument matter?
You have chosen an organizational pattern for your argument.
You have responded to counterarguments by showing you understand that there is more than one side to the issue, in at least one supporting paragraph devoted to a concession and/or refutation. Don’t just record the opposing viewpoint; RESPOND TO IT!
Your tone illustrates your reasonableness and is appropriate for academic writing and your audience.
 
Sources:
You have added at least three sources, one of which must be scholarly. All other sources used can be scholarly or reliable. The sources must be separate articles—you will NEVER have just one article where you pull three different sources from!
You have cited all your sources properly (All sources on your Works Cited must have an in-text citation in the actual paper).
You have not used any words that are not your own without quotation marks and citation.
You have not used any ideas that are not your own without giving clear credit.
If you have paraphrased, you have used your own words and sentence structure and have clearly cited the paraphrase.
If your paraphrase is longer than one sentence, you should introduce it and track it.
The first time you use a source, you should fully introduce it (author, title or other pertinent information about the source that will make your audience believe it is credible!)
The Works Cited is formatted correctly, alphabetical order, hanging indent, and MLA style.
 
link for variety of sources. It is due by 12/05/2020 by midnignt. The link is available for free internet sources and clown, it is in the uploaded file too.
 
https://moodle.mcneese.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=1281001
https://moodle.mcneese.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=1281000