Persuasive Research Paper

PersuasiveResearch Paper–Final Exam

Course:English CompositionInstructor:

Professor Boland

Assignment:

This assignmentrequires you to focus on a single issue/assertion and convince your readersof your position.The issue must be significant, controversial, and debatable.Your topic should be something you believe in and have a strong conviction towards.Youressayis to have sound reasoning and follow a logical pattern.Attentionis tobe given todeveloping theessaydesignand proper structure.

Requirements

1.You are required to do research on this paper.Published,scholarly,crediblesources mustbecited in your formalreference page.You are required to consult at least three.

2.Outlines are due one class before your assignedduedate.A formal outline will bethe only outlineaccepted for this review. Typed outlines arerequired.Your essaymust includean assertive claim, with an attention-gettingintroduction,strongthesis,mainpointsof debate,smooth transitional statements, and a memorableconclusion.A finalformaloutlineanda work citedreferencepageis duewith the final draft.The work cited references must be in APA style.

3.Correct grammar is essential, as well as descriptive writing, sensory details,sentence variety and structure.You need to provide your own unique and persuasivevoice that supports your point of view.

4.Plagiarism of any kind from any source will result in a zero on the essay.

Examples of the Assignment:

Focus on one-single issue or assertion (proposition).State your claim. Persuade and convince your readers to accept your position.The position must be significant and have a connection to your own personal beliefs. The more passionate and determined you are about your chosen subject, the better the writing will be.

Objectives of the Assignment:

To understand and apply the writing principles introduced inour textbook material and various handouts.Special emphasis should be given to essay structure and composition.To effectively use language with clarity, accuracy, and precision. Creativity and conviction is key for a successful persuasive paper.

Evaluation of Essay:

Please refer to the grading rubric posted at the top of your syllabus.This research paper is worth up to 200 points toward your final grade.