Please remember that essays must be turned in to TURNITIN and you must also bring a hard copy of the paper to class. This is especially important for next Tuesday because you will be giving your essay to a classmate to review and I don't want some to be without papers. Thank you.
Writing Assignment #3 - Definition OR Classification Essay Assignment: We have read examples of both a Definition Essay and Classification Essays – the Definition Essay focuses on one term or idea. The Classification Essay breaks a common term or idea into a set of categories and then discusses how the categories differ but fall under the same larger group.
You may choose which one you want to do.
Definition Essay:
Write an essay of no more than two full pages that focuses on exploring the REAL MEANING behind a term that is important to you: Truth, Loyalty, Deception, Friendship, Integrity, Modesty, Evil, Patriotism, Heroism, Funny, Sad etc, etc.
Do some real free-writing before you focus and write your essay. These topics are so potentially huge, you need to limit the scope of your discussion, make it specific to your Thesis.
OR
Classification Essay:
Write an essay of no more than two full pages that explains how something [some common term, some experience, some concept] can be broken down into different categories, each representing something quite unique. We have read several classification essays that looked at different ways of talking about literature, different types of responses to the dangers of global warming, and different levels of meaning in literary works.
Select some topic that can be broken down into different categories. Make sure you articulate how each category is unique and give examples for each.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE EXPECTED TP CONTINUE WORKING ON THE ARGUMENTATIVE RESEARCH TOPIC YOU HAVE CHOSEN. THE ASSIGNMENT FOR THAT IS STATED BELOW:
Writing Assignment #2 - Argumentative/Persuasive Essay With Research: Select some idea or issue you feel passionately about and about which you think you could suggest some rational solution or approach that you would like to persuade us to buy into. Make sure you are able to articulate opposing ideas that others might challenge you with. Do some research to find authorities your audience will find convincing to support your arguments, and present their research or ideas in your paper. Be sure to follow MLA guidelines in the following details:
• The formatting of your paper overall
• In-text citing of any sources you use
• The formatting of your Works Cited page
Your Argumentative Research Paper must be 4 to 6 pages in length including the Works Cited page. You should observe the usual requirements relating to font size and spacing. The following date commitments MUST be adhered to or your grade will suffer.
• Your paper must be completed and turned in to TURNITIN by OCTOBER 27, 2011. Hard copy due the same day in class.
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