Make sure you include a naysayer to show possible objections to your own argument, and address the “so what” factor: why does this issue matter?
Major Writing Project 2
Major Writing Project 2: Entering a Conversation (4 pages)
Instructions: Choose one of the sets of essays listed below (Kelly and Gladstone together make up a “set”; Carr and Thompson together make up a “set,” etc.). Your essay should include summaries of both of the authors’ arguments (“they say”); your argument should point out how the authors agree and disagree; and your argument should include your own response to the issues the two essays raise (“I say”). The “I say” is your own argument concerning the issues.
- Make sure you include a naysayer to show possible objections to your own argument, and address the “so what” factor: why does this issue matter?
- Make sure you use proper formatting (MLA or APA style, double-spaced, Times or Times New Roman font, 12 point, paragraphs indented).
- Make sure you have a proper heading at the top of the first page (name, etc.)
- Your paper should be about 4 pages.
- Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
- I recommend you take a look at the Grading Guide (below), which explains how I will grade your papers.
- MWP 2 is due Friday, January 12, by 11:59pm. Click the link below to submit your paper.
Recommended structure: For this paper you have four pages to work with and you need to include, in effect, five major parts:
- Introduction: includes basic information about authors, a very brief summary of authors’ ideas (a sentence or two), a brief statement of your argument (or thesis statement), and a brief explanation of why your argument matters
- Summary of 2 authors, with quotes as evidence
- Summary of how they agree/disagree; provide quotes if necessary
- Your own opinion and your reasons for your opinion (which includes at least one naysayer); provide quotes as evidence