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:

1. 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
2. Summary of 2 authors, with quotes as evidence
3. Summary of how they agree/disagree; provide quotes if necessary
4. Your own opinion and your reasons for your opinion (which includes at least one naysayer); provide quotes as evidence