Write a 1,200 to 1,500-word short essay exploring what W. E. B.Du Bois might think of genetic ancestry testing. Base your essay on Du Bois's "The Concept of Race" and Bolnick et al's "The Science and Business of Genetic Ancestry Testing."
How does Du Bois write about "race" in his 1940 essay?
What aspects of Bolnick et al's 2018 article do you think Du Bois agree with, and why? What other or additional any arguments, ideas, or considerations might he add?
A clear, concise, and defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay.
Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body,and conclusion. Transitions are the mortar that holds the foundation of the essay together. Without logical progression of thought, the reader is unable to follow the essay's argument, and the structure will collapse.
Body paragraphs that include evidential support. Each paragraph should be limited to the exposition of one general idea.
This will allow for clarity and direction throughout the essay. What is more, such conciseness creates an ease of readability for one's audience. It is important to note that each paragraph in the body of the essay must have some logical connection to the thesis statement in the opening paragraph.
A bit of creativity! Though creativity and artfulness are not always associated with essay writing, it is an art form nonetheless. Try not to get stuck on the formulaic nature of expository writing at the expense of writing something interesting.
Write to leave a lasting impression on the people evaluating your essay.
A conclusion that does not simply restate the thesis, but readdresses it in light of the evidence provided. This is the portion of the essay that will leave the most immediate impression on the mind of the reader. Therefore, it must be effective and logical. Do not introduce any new information into the conclusion; rather, synthesize and come to a conclusion concerning the information presented in the body of the essay.