ASSIGNMENT: In 1200 words, answer and defend your position on the following question: What advice would you give to college students looking to live a meaningful life?
Use evidence from Man’s Search for Meaning, Brown’s work, Esfahani Smith’s work, and at least one other credible source to support your thesis and reasons.
Writing Include a strong, arguable thesis in your introduction. Underline your thesis statement.
Support your position with reason and evidence.
Include at least four credible, scholarly sources in your Works Cited page and refer to each of these sources at least once in the essay. Man’s Search for Meaning must be one of your sources.
Present and refute at least one possible counterargument. How might someone argue against your thesis or one of your claims? Why is your argument still stronger?
Use the feedback on your previous essays to keep improving your work and grades. I do look back at the suggestions I’ve made previously to ensure that you’re not making the same mistakes again.
Refer back to these instructions and the English 1 essay rubric frequently to make sure you are meeting the expectations.
Grading Criteria
Remember: To pass (C) you must meet the minimum expectations, follow instructions, and write a satisfactory piece. Not meeting minimum word counts and/or not demonstrating an understanding of the topic/assignment will result in a failing grade (D or F). Grades of B and A demonstrate deeper engagement, attention to detail, and sophistication of thinking and writing.
This essay will be graded using the English 1 essay rubric, with special attention to
argumentation (e.g. ethos/pathos/logos, refutation, excellent evidence) and
language (e.g. grammar, punctuation, sentence structure) will also be considered in the grading.
Have a specific, argumentative thesis statement (underlined) that answers the question directly.
Use the paragraph structure. Add a clear topic sentence that explains one reason your thesis is true, provide 1-2 pieces of evidence, and explain how it all supports the claim/thesis.
Lead the reader through the argument. Related to the above point: you need to argue for/defend your thesis. Use those transitions signals to help the reader understand what you are arguing and why.
Refute at least one potential counterargument. You should refute an actual published argument: you might also consider, for example, how some researchers argue for paths to happiness. Do more research about what people think is the key to a meaningful life.
Cite sources correctly. If you are referring to more than one source by the same author, you need to format your in-text citations correctly so that the reader know which information comes from which source. See section 33 of A Pocket Style Manual for help.
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