Write an argumentative essay on the same topic, or you have the choice of choosing a new topic, of Energy/Environmentalism that you have used for Essay 1 and Essay 2. Make a clear claim in your thesis statement supported by evidence. You must incorporate research from at least two secondary sources one of which is from a peer-reviewed journal and one of which is an approved website.
This is, in some ways, a culmination of the work you have done on the other two assignments. Having explored opposing positions on the topic in Essay 1 and analyzed (through visual rhetoric) some of the strategies used by a cartoonist in making persuasive arguments in Essay 2, you will now write to persuade an audience of your own informed position, using evidence from research to support your argument.
Purpose: An argument has the purpose of informing your audience about an interesting topic or issue and persuading them to accept your conclusions about the topic/issue. Like any research essay, the argument contains researched information about a well-defined issue. Your objective for the documented argument is to take a stance on a topic as well as describe it. Do not merely report your findings or describe the situation. Instead, you should develop an original thesis which argues for a particular position or attitude towards your topic. You should also demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate research sources and incorporate them into their analyses using MLA style documentation.
Audience: College-level readers. You can assume they have only general knowledge about your topic (such as what might be gleaned from TV news or popular newspapers/magazines).
Length: A minimum of 1,000 words in MLA format (double-spaced, one inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font)
Structure: You should present a three-part thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs that support and develop your thesis, and a concluding paragraph.
Documentation: You need TWO peer-reviewed scholarly articles from either the Opposing Viewpoints in Context or Academic Search Complete databases. You must cite both articles you obtain using in-text parenthetical citations (when appropriate) and at the end of your essay in an MLA-formatted Works Cited page.
Tone: The tone of your essay should be tailored to both your audience and your purpose – in other words, maintain a level of formality appropriate for an academic essay. While your goal is to persuade your readers, keep in mind that an overly biased or condescending tone will lose at least some of your audience, no matter how they are initially inclined to your position. Also keep in mind the importance of demonstrating your ethos as an informed, researched writer—regardless of your audience, do not be too casual.
Important Criteria:
Your essay must be no less than 1,000 words.
This essay is argumentative, not expository. You should identify a problem or conflict within your topic of Energy/Environmentalism and make a debatable claim about what you think should be done.
You will need at least two peer-reviewed sources from the Opposing Viewpoints or Academic Search Complete
Your essay should be in MLA format, including a Works Cited page.
Your essay should have a title. “Essay 3” or “Assignment 3” or even “Argumentative Essay” are not titles. They are descriptions of the assignment. Be creative and think about what you want to communicate to your readers.
You must have a precise thesis that accurately identifies the problem or conflict in your topic, why it is important (why should your readers care about it?), and what you think should be done about it.
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