Classical Argument Essay Research
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Research Writing
Classical Argument Essay Assignment Sheet
Worth: 50 points
Purpose: The purpose of your classical argument essay is to use the classical argument structure and choice of audience to explore a topic of your choice. You will also need to use academic sources to complete the work.
What to discuss: Focus on the notes on BB and the discussion assignment on p. 81. Next, you will want to first think of a topic and the audience that you want to target in your topic. . Choose your own topic. Discuss the topic in light of the audience that you are targeting. Look for material to support arguments as you write. How do the views of writers/researchers on that topic relate to yours? Please make sure you go through the readings before you work on this assignment. Please use the following questions to guide your discussion. You do not have to answer all of these questions.
What do the sources say about your topic?
What audience are you targeting?
What major points emerge from the literature about your topic?
What are the similarities and differences you notice about views of different authors?
What are your opinions about your topic and the readings?
***Discuss your ideas fully. Think about what questions your reader will have about your ideas, and give full descriptions that will show your understanding of the sources you read and cite. The example
Formatting: The Essay should be 5-6 pages in length, typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font. 5 pages should be the minimum, not counting the works cited page! It can be longer than 6 pages if needed.
Evaluation: The essay will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Point value:
An introduction of the topic: The writer introduces his/her topic and formulates a clear question. The title of the paper works well with the theme.
Academic sources: The writer uses at least five academic sources and cites them correctly using MLA format. The writer integrates the citations well in the paper with thorough discussions.
Organization: The writer organizes his or her paper in a manner that the reader will be able to follow. The writer also includes a clear, well formatted and organized citation page.
Classical argument content: The writer uses strategies learned about classical argument to make content rich. Structure of a classical argument and the audience plus ethos, logos, Kairos, etc. have been fully utilized to bring an exciting and clear argument.
In-text citations: The writer includes at least five in-text citations that flow well with the paper
Professionalism: The writer meets the guidelines for length and formatting of the assignment. The writer presents a paper that is free from spelling and typographical errors and free from grammar or language usage errors that impede meaning.
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Classical Argument Essay Assignment Sheet
Worth: 50 points
Purpose: The purpose of your classical argument essay is to use the classical argument structure and choice of audience to explore a topic of your choice. You will also need to use academic sources to complete the work.
What to discuss: Focus on the notes on BB and the discussion assignment on p. 81. Next, you will want to first think of a topic and the audience that you want to target in your topic. . Choose your own topic. Discuss the topic in light of the audience that you are targeting. Look for material to support arguments as you write. How do the views of writers/researchers on that topic relate to yours? Please make sure you go through the readings before you work on this assignment. Please use the following questions to guide your discussion. You do not have to answer all of these questions.
What do the sources say about your topic?
What audience are you targeting?
What major points emerge from the literature about your topic?
What are the similarities and differences you notice about views of different authors?
What are your opinions about your topic and the readings?
***Discuss your ideas fully. Think about what questions your reader will have about your ideas, and give full descriptions that will show your understanding of the sources you read and cite. The example
Formatting: The Essay should be 5-6 pages in length, typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font. 5 pages should be the minimum, not counting the works cited page! It can be longer than 6 pages if needed.
Evaluation: The essay will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Point value:
An introduction of the topic: The writer introduces his/her topic and formulates a clear question. The title of the paper works well with the theme.
Academic sources: The writer uses at least five academic sources and cites them correctly using MLA format. The writer integrates the citations well in the paper with thorough discussions.
Organization: The writer organizes his or her paper in a manner that the reader will be able to follow. The writer also includes a clear, well formatted and organized citation page.
Classical argument content: The writer uses strategies learned about classical argument to make content rich. Structure of a classical argument and the audience plus ethos, logos, Kairos, etc. have been fully utilized to bring an exciting and clear argument.
In-text citations: The writer includes at least five in-text citations that flow well with the paper
Professionalism: The writer meets the guidelines for length and formatting of the assignment. The writer presents a paper that is free from spelling and typographical errors and free from grammar or language usage errors that impede meaning.
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____ / 10
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____ / 11
____/10
____/6
Total: ____ / 50 po