Learning Objectives
Use prewriting techniques to develop a final exam essay
Formulate a thesis statement for your final exam essay
Select a pattern of organization for your final exam essay
Use a process approach to write your final exam essay
Final Exam Essay
This must use the Rogerian argument structure provided by the outline below.
Your submission must be in essay form
Spend several paragraphs answering the following critical thinking question, which asks you to summarize two different views of the topic:
Imagine an alien species visits earth. These aliens are advanced beyond belief. For example, with their technology, they can bend spacetime to travel across the galaxy in an instant; they can also communicate telepathically, terraform planets, and create biological organisms through advanced DNA synthesis. They have also developed an artificial intelligence to navigate through space in search of the ultimate food source. This AI has discovered that human beings provide not only the most delectable meat in the known universe, but that our flesh would also deliver the most complete nutrition the alien race has ever known. In fact, eating our flesh would allow them to evolve even further.
To what extent would this alien race be justified in transforming us into farm animals? To develop your response, discuss some of the key issues surrounding the debate about eating animal products. What are some of the environmental impacts of the typical human diet? (pun intended). What other ethical dilemmas should be considered (such as human/animal sentience)? What are the health benefits of different diets? Please refer to at least two (2) of the essays from the food discussions in your response.
Throughout your essay, please:
Use several specific examples (brief summaries, paraphrases and quotes) from the texts to develop the key ideas for someone who hasn’t read them.
Use objective, unbiased language to present both sides of the argument
Explain each example for your reader and use your critical voice to support your points. You may also include your own specific, detailed examples from experience.
Use signal phrases (Wallace) and vigorous verbs (claims, argues, disagrees, describes) to indicate authorial action.
Use transitional expressions and the repetition of key ideas to connect all the parts of your essay.
Use This Outline Template (Required):
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Requirements/Points/Due Dates:
MLA format, In-Text citations, 1200+ words, 100 points
Pre-writing outline: Upload to Canvas: (10 bonus points) one day before the final exam
Final Exam Due (in Essay form): Finals Week (to the Turnitin Link on Canvas).
Grading Rubric
A rubric is a grading guide that contains specific criteria that is used to evaluate student work. The levels of achievement will explain what you will need to do to successfully complete the assignment. You should strive to achieve the highest level.
Your prewriting will be graded using the rubric associated with this assignment.
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