Homework
1) Read the Lecture Notes on persuasive writing. Also, especially read the online text for ideas on how to construct an approach persuasive writing.
While all the information in this chapter can be helpful, what is especially helpful is the information under the heading "Writing a Persuasive Essay."
2) Choose a topic. Your topic will be on some issue of debate where you are able to take a side on that issue. The instructor of your class will let you know if you may write on any topic or if there will be limitations on what you may choose to write on.
3) Unlike the previous two unit essays, there is no required outline or pattern that you have to use for organizing this essay. However, you will want to plan your organization so your ideas connect and make sense to the reader. You may use either of the patterns from the previous two units. Also, you may look at the different patterns presented for ideas. As a bit of advice, the structure is shown in Chapter 10.9 under the heading "Structure of a Persuasive Essay" is a helpful model to look at.
4) Since this essay is more persuasive instead of argumentative, you do not have to do any formal research, but you should have explanations and support for any positions you offer.
5) The essay will be at least two full pages long but no more than four pages (unless you have your instructor's permission to go over 4 pages). You will use the MLA formatting guidelines that you used in the previous essays.
6) Include a title for your essay.
7) After writing the essay, be sure to take time to read it several times for revision and editing. It would be helpful to have at least one other person proofread it as well before submitting the homework.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.