Assignment 1:
Directions: For Part 1, you are required to write a complete introductory paragraph using the outline below. For the second, third, and fourth paragraphs, you need to write complete sentences that show the basic outline for the essay. By completing this outline, you will have a guide to refer to when finalizing your report in Parts 2.
Introductory Paragraph (Identify the thesis statement and write a complete paragraph explaining the topic in general.)
Thesis Sentence:
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Paragraph 2: Position (Write a topic sentence that supports your thesis and provides a transition between the paragraphs. Then, record at least three details that provide support for the topic sentence.)
Topic Sentence:
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Paragraph 3: Opposition (To present a fair argument you need to research and outline some of the common positions that dispute your position (i.e. if you are for chocolate for your position, here you would be writing why chocolate is bad). Write a topic sentence that supports your thesis and provides a transition between the paragraphs. Then, record at least three details that provide support for the topic sentence.)
Topic Sentence:
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Paragraph 4: Rebuttal (In the final paragraph you will make a case as to why your position is correct versus the opposing position. Essentially, you will defend your side of the argument using examples and evidence to discount the opposition. Write a topic sentence that supports your thesis and provides a transition between the paragraphs. Then, record at least three details that provide support for the topic sentence.)
Topic Sentence:
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Conclusion: (Record a concluding sentence below. This should be your thesis restated in different words.)
Concluding Sentence:
Assignment 2:
Using the work you completed in Part 1, write your final research report, which should be a minimum of 1,000-1,250-words.
Create your conclusion paragraph using your final report outline. Make revisions based on any feedback, comments and/or proofreading you received in the final report outline related to this section.
Remember to support your data and information with appropriate citations.
A minimum of six peer-reviewed references must be included. These include the resources from Part 1.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Assignment 3:
Write a 500-word essay about global warming that addresses the following points:
1. What is global warming?
2. Describe how human activities impact global warming.
3. Explain what an individual can do to minimize his/her contribution to global warming.
Remember to support your data and information with appropriate citations. A minimum of two references must be included.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.