ENGL 1302 – FINAL EXAM OUTLINE/GUIDE (200 POINTS)
Based on the topic given, write an argumentative/persuasive essay, according to the instructions below.
· Overall Format: Essay must be in MLA format, just like the previous three essays.
· Length: Minimum length of the essay is 2 pages (2 full pages and 5 lines on page 3) and maximum length of the essay is 3 pages (3 full pages and 5 lines on page 4). Make sure you have 23 lines total on pages 1&2, otherwise, you will have to make up those lines on the last page.
· Sources: 1 DCCCD database source required. Make sure you properly document source according to instructions given for first three essays.
· Parts of the Essay: Title (should follow same guidelines as Essays 1&2), Introduction (1 para), Body (3 paras), Conclusion (1 para), Works Cited Page
1. Introduction (1 para, exactly 10 lines)
· Introduce the topic using any of the introduction techniques taught in class (slides 22&23 in lecture notes). You can use as many techniques as you want.
· Thesis: This will be the very last sentence of your introduction. It must state the topic, your position on the topic, and 2 reasons to support your position (you cannot have more than 2 reasons for this essay). Thesis should be written in same format as thesis for Essays 1&2.
2. Body (only 3 parasany length)
· Body para 1 Explain first reason mentioned in thesis.
· Body para 2 Explain second reason mentioned in thesis.
· Body para 3 State and respond to one OR two counterarguments. Follow same wording/format for counterargument(s) as taught for Essay 3 (see slides 85-90 in lecture notes). This para should only contain counterargument(s) and nothing else.
· Additional info For explaining your reasons, you are free to use as much personal experience as you want, examples, and your own explanation. The one required source must be used in the BODY of the paper and you must QUOTE something from the source.
3. Conclusion (1 Para, exactly 10 lines) You can either summarize the most important reason OR propose a solution for the issue OR do both (summarize and solution).
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