ASSIGNMENTS

Argumentative Research Paper (CO-1,2,4,5,6)

Write one argumentative research paper, formatted according to APA documentation style (including a title page, in-text documentation, and a reference page). The text of the paper, excluding the reference page, should be eight to twelve typed pages (250 words per page, between 2000- and 3000-words total). The paper should be double-spaced, using a 10- to 12-point font size. The paper must contain a minimum of four credentialed sources (review the “Finding the Best Sources” presentation posted in the Week 1 section of the course site for full source requirements). A final draft less than 2000 words in length will result in automatic failure of the course. The paper must be argumentative in nature: it must persuade the reader by using rhetorical appeals and persuasive language, rather than neutral or merely descriptive language. The paper must address counterarguments and anticipate audience response. The topic chosen must be debatable for the given audience and approved by the instructor. Instructors reserve the right to prohibit certain topics (e.g. abortion, capital punishment, gift of tongues, homeschooling, women’s ordination, etc.). It is not permissible to use a previously written paper, either yours or another’s, for this course. Note: If you are retaking this course, you may only reuse your topic and process assignments from the previous attempt if you did not complete and submit a full rough draft. With specified process assignments and the final draft of your paper, you must submit a copy of source pages cited in your paper with the quoted or paraphrased passages highlighted. (If only one page of an article or book is used, a copy of only that page needs to be submitted.) Additional instructions will be provided during the course. Grading The final draft of the research paper is graded according to the English Department grading standard

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Smoking in public places has to be banned indoor.