Misinformation Essay Assignment Sheet

So Now:
Your job for this paper is to construct an opinionated essay on the topic you chose. Keep in mind that you are not confined to the exact question(s) from that assignment, and that you probably should revise your topic based on what you learned in doing your annotated bib. The annotated bib should have put you in a position to know quite a bit more about your topic.
In other words, your initial question came when you had limited knowledge on your topic. Now that you know more, your opinions should be more complex and should reflect your expanded knowledge.
For instance, if your initial question was about whether social media plays a significant role in amplifying misinformation, your essay might take a position on whether or not companies like Facebook should have some legal responsibility for misinformation that appears on their platform.
To Start:
You should read “Constructing the Thesis ”( https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/writing-in-college-from-competence-to-excellence/chapter/constructing-the-thesis-and-argument-from-the-ground-up/ ) and “Intros and Outros ” in Guptill. ( https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/writing-in-college-from-competence-to-excellence/chapter/intros-and-outros/ )
After that, you should write and submit a three-story thesis. The “Constructing the Thesis” chapter has several examples. Please note that for this, you are only submitting the thesis, which will be several sentences long, but no longer.
The paper should follow the guidelines in Guptill for constructing an “organic college paper” not a “five-paragraph theme.” If the material in the book does not make sense, please reach out to me. I understand this is new for some people, and am happy to help.
Your paper should use (and properly cite) at least 4 sources. At least 1 of your sources should be scholarly. You can use the sources from your annotated bib, but you will likely want to expand beyond those sources. You may also use the assigned readings from the class in your paper, but they do not count towards your 4 sources! Also, remember that you are not limited to only written sources. Credible information can be found in many different formats, including documentaries, podcasts, interviews, and news programs.
The paper should use MLA format, including in-text citations and a properly formatted Works Cited page. The paper should be minimum 1000 words.
The Purdue OWL is a wonderful resource. Their materials for in-text citation can be found here . ( https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_in_text_citations_the_basics.html) And their materials for a works cited page can be found here . ( https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_sample_works_cited_page.html)
The paper should be written in first person. No plagiarism I will need a plagiarism check.

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