PURPOSE: Using the information you read in Chapter 7, you’ll select an education/academic problem and propose a potential solution. Choose an educational problem faced by a community or group to which you belong, and address your proposal to one or more members of the group or to outsiders who might help solve the problem. The problem you identify to write about should be something you are currently experiencing or have experienced.
REQUIREMENTS: Write an essay of 1250 – 1500 words (not including cited material). You are required to follow through with the Guide to Writing, chapter 7 expectations. Be sure to follow instructions completely.
You must include at least 3 authoritative sources in your essay.
You’ll need to select an organizational pattern based on your audience and their needs.
Make sure you’ve included information why readers should care about the problem and the potential solution.
You’re thesis must indicate an argumentative stance/debatable (you can review the “Ways In” about thesis development in Chapter 6).
You’re essay must address an opposing view/refutations.
AUDIENCE: You’ll have to identify an audience for your essay. Since your essay is about an education/academic problem, you’re audience could be professors, administrators, other students, etc.
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS:
Your thesis must indicate you are writing a comparative analysis (as outlined in the textbook) with a focus and purpose. (you do not include cited material in your thesis statement or topic sentences)
Do not rely on retelling as part of your composing process. Word count is without cited material.
Do not use 1st or 2nd person unless you are using it in the introduction as an introductory strategy.
Ensure your sources meet the assignment requirement.
Review the rubric for specific assignment expectations.
Review the Improving the Draft: Revising, Editing, and Proofreading when you begin revising your draft.
You will need to submit a rough draft to Brainfuse for review the guidelines to inform the tutor what type of help you need (review the how-to videos in the FAQ if needed). The rough draft should be submitted at least 3-4 days before the assignment is due. You will need time to revise the essay based on the comments you receive.
Submit all required documents AND comments as outlined below.
Format Guidelines:
Your format must be in traditional MLA essay structure. Review essay examples in the textbook for specifics.
Use the default settings on your word processing program (“normal” margins,12-point font, Calibri or Times New Roman).
Double-space your essay and include page numbers (use the MLA essay template in Microsoft Word).
You will need to cite all your resources from the readings/videos if you reference the material. (Use the ICE method to introduce your cited material).
Your paper should be submitted as a .doc or .docx file.
Save/name your assignment as LastName#5.
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