ENGL 101 UArizona State of Health Disparities in the United States Persuasive Essay
Description: For your final essay, I
would like you to think about a problem that impacts you on a daily
basis. This could be an issue that you encounter through your job, on
Broward College’s campus, or in your individual community. For instance,
you might focus on employers who monitor their employees’ social media
accounts, a minimum wage that doesn’t not cover current costs of living,
restrictive college textbook costs, a lack of local leash laws in your
city, etc. Then, you must argue for a particular change that you would
like to occur in order to resolve this problem. Use a combination of
both outside sources and your own observations and experiences to
develop specific evidence for your argument. Note: Before choosing your
topic, consult the list located on the second page of this assignment
sheet, which contains ten overused persuasive essay topics that I
strongly urge you to avoid.WRITING TASKS:· Before you
begin your essay, you should choose which stance you will take on the
topic (i.e., are you for the topic, against it, or some combination of
both). Then, develop a strong, specific thesis that argues a specific
claim about that topic (i.e., don’t simply argue “I am for ______” or “I
am against ______”). Remember that you must argue about a specific
change that you want to see happen in order to rectify your issue.· To help build the ethos and logos appeals of your argument, you will be required to use at least three sources in your essay. While you may reference sources like personal blogs or Wikipedia in your paper,two
of your three sources must be more credible (e.g., articles from
magazines, journals, or newspapers; books; government websites, etc.).·
Consider the audience of your essay. Will your reader be receptive to
your argument, or will they be strongly opposed to your claims? Your
audience’s reaction to your thesis will determine a number of things in
your writing, including structure, tone, and evidence. Also, keep in
mind that while recognizing opposing viewpoints certainly lends
credibility and ethos to your argument, you don’t want to undermine your
own claims. Give credit and acknowledgement to other opinions, but
simultaneously reinforce your own ideas.Assessment: Your
grade will derive from your abilities to argue successfully your thesis
using convincing evidence, specific details and examples, and pertinent
outside sources, as well as to organize your thoughts in an effective
and logical style to help your reader clearly understand your argument.
Consult the Essay Rubricfor a detailed list of the criteria that comprise A, B, C, D, and F essays.Requirements:
You should submit a 1000 word essay, typed and double-spaced. Use Times
New Roman font in 12-pt size. Format your paper according to MLA
guidelines.Due Dates: Due dates are posted in the "Schedule / Class Activities" section of your ENC 1101 Syllabus.
Remember that the final draft of your essay must be submitted online
through the "Assignments" section of your BCOnline/D2L page.PLEASE DON'T USE THESE TOPICS ->Overused Argument Topics:AbortionAnimal TestingThe Death PenaltyDomestic and Child AbuseThe Drinking AgeEuthanasiaGay Marriage & AdoptionLegalizing MarijuanaSmokingVegetarianism
