Essay Homework
This homework covers the following modules and materials. Read or re-read them to answer the questions below:
Reading Module 1:
Types of Rhetorical Modes
"Argumentation and Persuasion"
"Narration"
How to Write a Thesis Statement
Reading Module 3: Research
What Is Research?
What Is Research Writing?
The Qualities of a Good Research Question
Research and Other Types of Source-based Writing
Reading Module 4: Citation
Understanding the Academic Context of Your Topic
Task
IMPORTANT: You must answer ALL questions for credit. Where indicated, write at least 250 words. Post the word counts for all of your answers.
1) In your own words, according to "Argumentation and Persuasion," what is the point of writing an argument essay? How does it differ from narration? (Write at least 250 words.)
2) Using What Is Research?, What Is Research Writing?, and The Qualities of a Good Research Question as your guides:
a) Write a one-sentence research question based on your topic for Essay. (Remember, your topic must be based on the Essay homework, not a random subject of your own choosing.)
b) Use this question to guide your research and find sources for Essay. What sources emerge as credible to you? (Websites, books, TV programs, etc.)
c) What new knowledge did you acquire about your topic? (Write at least 250 words.)
3) Summarize the information found in The Qualities of a Good Research Question. What is the difference between research and source-based writing?
4) Based on your research, what is the status quo, as mentioned in Understanding the Academic Context of Your Topic, on your chosen topic? (Write at least 250 words.)
5) Write 3 thesis statements based on your chosen topic for Essay.
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.