Overview
Project 3 consists of a 1000-1200 word academic essay that supports an arguable claim through background/context on the topic,
evidence, counterarguments, and conclusion that offers the reader something for further thought. The essay is complemented by a
presentation that retains the same purpose and claim as the essay, but presents the evidence-based argument in a digital medium.
Project 3 is a Global Citizens Assignment
The final draft of the essay should be 1,000-1,200-words and include a thesis, all major points, evidence to support these points
(including in-text citations), counterclaims, and a Works Cited page. The final draft will reflect significant revisions based upon
instructor and peer feedback.
You will generate an arguable claim and write a 1,000-1,200 word academic essay to support that claim, based on the following
requirements:
1.
1. present your arguable claim in your thesis
2. provide background on the topic
3. use evidence to support your claim
4. explain counterarguments and refute them to support your claim
5. offer a conclusion that underscores why your argument matters within a larger context
This essay prepares you to compose the type of research-based academic writing that you will be asked to do throughout your
academic career.
Part II: The Presentation
After writing your academic essay, you will translate your argument into a presentation that retains the same purpose/claim as the
essay. This presentation should follow the following requirements:
1. Make a verbal argument that follows the thesis and claims presented in your written essay;
2. Include a 4-6 minute spoken presentation to an audience of your peers during your class time; and
3. Use Google Slides as a supplement to your in-class presentation. Your Google Slides presentation should (1) compliment the
spoken presentation and (2) follow proper design principles reviewed during class.
4. Evidence and outside materials (images, etc.) used in the digital remediation must be cited appropriately (document
evidence through parenthetical citations in the text as well as on a Works Cited slide)