Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Essay #3
5-7 pages
typed, double-spaced
For this essay you will take a stance on an issue. Your topic will relate directly to the subject of death. As I stated in class, please do not discuss abortion or death penalty issues. Instead, focus on the death industry (look to Mitford's book for inspiration), how the media portrays death, how we as a society cope with death. There are plenty of topics you can address. If you are uncertain if your topic is appropriate, email me.
Once you've developed your topic and taken a stance on an issue related to the topic, you will need to persuade your reader to agree with your stance. You will accomplish this with strong writing, a well thought out argument and supporting evidence. You will seek out evidence from legitimate sources such as books, magazines and newspapers. The outside materials should not make the argument for you, but rather, enhance and support your argument. For more information on how to incorporated research materials read chapter 9 in WLTC.
What I expect:
- citations from legitimate sources using proper MLA format
- a works cited page (MLA format)
- a well articulated argument
- a strong thesis statement
- an error-free essay (proofread, proofread, proofread)
Day Class
Draft Workshop: 4/14 (bring 2 copies and the front page for my review)
Final draft due: 4/21
Night Class
Draft Workshop: 4/19 (bring 2 copies and the front page for my review)
Final draft due: 4/26
* Remember: Absolutely no late papers will be accepted. If you have an emergency that prevents you from completing the paper on time, email your request for an extension at least 24 hours before the due date. Extensions will be granted on a case by case basis and will only if you have not previously used an extension for this class.
typed, double-spaced
For this essay you will take a stance on an issue. Your topic will relate directly to the subject of death. As I stated in class, please do not discuss abortion or death penalty issues. Instead, focus on the death industry (look to Mitford's book for inspiration), how the media portrays death, how we as a society cope with death. There are plenty of topics you can address. If you are uncertain if your topic is appropriate, email me.
Once you've developed your topic and taken a stance on an issue related to the topic, you will need to persuade your reader to agree with your stance. You will accomplish this with strong writing, a well thought out argument and supporting evidence. You will seek out evidence from legitimate sources such as books, magazines and newspapers. The outside materials should not make the argument for you, but rather, enhance and support your argument. For more information on how to incorporated research materials read chapter 9 in WLTC.
What I expect:
- citations from legitimate sources using proper MLA format
- a works cited page (MLA format)
- a well articulated argument
- a strong thesis statement
- an error-free essay (proofread, proofread, proofread)
Day Class
Draft Workshop: 4/14 (bring 2 copies and the front page for my review)
Final draft due: 4/21
Night Class
Draft Workshop: 4/19 (bring 2 copies and the front page for my review)
Final draft due: 4/26
* Remember: Absolutely no late papers will be accepted. If you have an emergency that prevents you from completing the paper on time, email your request for an extension at least 24 hours before the due date. Extensions will be granted on a case by case basis and will only if you have not previously used an extension for this class.
# posted by Elizabeth @ 10:31 AM 
