Time for our last essay of the semester — the Argumentative Essay. In addition to the lectures on rhetoric and argumentation, here are a few guidelines/specifications:
– The essay should be 2-3 pages double spaced.
– The essay should have a proper heading double spaced at the top left of page 1 (your name, my name, course #, date)
– The essay should have a centered and creative title.
– The first line of all paragraphs should be indented, and the paragraphs themselves should be organized in the way that we discussed in lectures earlier in the semester.
– The introduction/thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusion should accomplish what was discussed in the lectures on such topics earlier in the semester.
– You should cite at least two (2) sources in your Argumentative Essay.
– Your thesis statement should clearly articulate your main argument. (It should also do what a thesis statement does: answer the what, the why, and the how.) So, what would you like to argue for?
– The lectures for this part of the syllabus have been about rhetoric, rhetorical appeals, and logical fallacies. So, how do these lessons help us with crafting arguments for an argumentative essay? Rhetoric is all about making good, strong, persuasive arguments. Who is your audience? Who are you appealing to? How should you appeal to the specific audience, if you want to persuade them of your position? Are you avoiding logical fallacies so that you make sure your arguments are strong? Taking these lectures seriously will help you make your arguments air-tight and persuasive. Trust me.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEssays that receive a 95-100:
1) Fulfill the purpose of the assignment in an exemplary way, displaying erudition, originality, and attention to detail worthy of top-level college work. In other words, essays that receive a 95-100 are truly original, unique pieces of writing that cannot be confused with anybody else’s work.
2) Are well organized. The introduction is concise and clear with a strong, well-rounded thesis statement; the body is organized into paragraphs that support/substantiate the elements of the thesis statement and provide adequate amounts of evidence; and the conclusion wraps up the essay handily, leaving the reader contented and with things to think about. (See lectures/notes on introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs in Modules.)
3) Are grammatically and stylistically sound, to the point where there are close to zero glaring errors. (See lectures/notes on grammar, style, and sentence structure in Modules.)
4) Are perfectly formatted to match the specifications of the course. (See instructions to each essay assignment, where I outline proper formatting.)
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