Argument Essay
This assignment contains two parts:
Part 1: Write a 4-6 page argumentative essay on your chosen topic. Choose a side and stick to it throughout your article. Use at least 2 sources that appeal to authority (Ethos) and 1 source that appeal to emotion (Pathos). You will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Thesis – 10%
2. Structure (Argument, reason and evidence are clearly presented) – 20%
3. Major elements (Transition, topic sentences, introduction and reflection on your sources, use of Ethos, Pathos and Logos) – 25%
4. Research – 15%
5. Conventions (grammar, citation format, heading, etc.) – 10%
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Total: 80%
Part 2: Prepare for a 10-15 minutes multi-media presentation on your essay. Incorporate visual/audio/audio-visual elements that assist you to make your point. You will be graded on the following criteria:
1. The presentation summarizes your argument, reasons and evidences clearly – 7%
2. Appropriate use of multi-media elements as complementary information, not distraction/extra/useless information – 7%
3. You are prepared (clarity and fluency of language; confident and authentic presentation) – 6%
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Total: 20%