Assignment: Write an argumentative research paper that presents a clear and well-thought-out argument about an issue listed below. The argument should include the Elements of an Argument (a strong thesis/claim, reasons and evidence, support for assumptions, a rebuttal or an acknowledgment of the other side, common ground, a respectful tone, and professional language).
Length: 2-4 pages.
Details:
This essay needs an introduction with a thesis statement and a forecast of topics.
The argument should be stated clearly in the thesis and the whole essay should explain that argument with reasons and research to support it.
Use two of the provided sources below to support your reasons.
You will also need quotes, paraphrases, and summaries from at least 3 other credible sources to back up your argument (for a minimum of 5 total sources).
Don’t forget to include a conclusion: a restatement of the elements of the issue and your argument.
The Works Citied page goes at the end with all 5 of your citations!
Sources: This assignment requires a minimum of 6 sources, and at least 4 must be reliable sources that you found on your own to cite on this topic. You may conduct research online through the library website, in the library with the help of a librarian, and you may also choose to interview someone knowledgeable about the topic.
Please note that the individual quotes in this essay should be 3 lines or less, and the total amount of quotes should take up no more than 10-15% of your page space. No block quotes.
Citations: Cite all sources both in the text and in the Works Cited page at the end of the paper. For help with 8th edition MLA format, please Google the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University, or email me!
Format: Please type in Times New Roman, double-spaced 12 pt. font, with a title and your info at the top left corner (name, class, date). Please note that essays that are not formatted correctly (sizeable or incorrect font, spaces between paragraphs, headings, large margins, etc.) will lose points, according the syllabus and MLA format.
Grading:
When grading this essay, I will be looking for the following elements:
Strong argument with clear structure and strong details to support each point. Argument answers the prompt.
Appropriate length and development – i.e., introduction and conclusion paragraphs, plus enough body paragraphs to cover the topic thoroughly.
Proper MLA format, as stated above.
Thesis statement that states your argument on the issue.
Topic sentences for each paragraph.
Logical organization.
Quotes and examples from sources to support your body paragraphs.
Quotes that are integrated into the text and properly cited in MLA format in the essay and in the Works Cited page
Rebuttal or discussion of opposing arguments.
Proper grammar and punctuation.
Please Note: Papers that have not been researched will earn a grade of 0 points. Papers that quote sources but do not include a Works Cited page will earn a grade of 0 points. Papers that include a Works Cited page, but no in-text citations will earn 0 points. Please note that these are all examples of plagiarism.
+Topics/Sources:
-You must use AT LEAST 2 of the sources listed here, per topic.
-You must find AT LEAST 4 additional sources of your own to integrate into the essay. (Even if you choose to use more than 2 of the sources here.)
Choose a topic under one heading:
Black Lives Matter / Racism in the U.S. / Protests / Freedom of Speech / Police Brutality
-Choose two of the following sources to use in your essay:
“Fatal Force”: database of police shootings by The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/national/police-shootings-2016/
“Waiting for the Perfect Protest?” by McBride, Blackmon, Reid, and Skinner
The Constitution of the United States
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution
“In City After City, Police Mishandled Black Lives Matter Protests,” by Kim Barker et al,
“Growing share of Americans say they want more spending on police in their area,” by Kim Parker and Kiley Hurst, Pew Research
Growing share of Americans say they want more spending on police in their area
Social Media / Facebook / Technology / Misinformation / January 6: U.S. Capitol Riot
-Choose two of the following sources to use in your essay:
“10 Facts About Americans and Facebook,” by John Gramlich, Pew Research
10 facts about Americans and Facebook
“Misinformation on Facebook got six more clicks than factual news during the 2020 election,” by Elizabeth Dwoskin, The Washington Post,
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/03/facebook-misinformation-nyu-study/
“Facebook told the White House to focus on the ‘facts’ about vaccine misinformation. Internal documents show it wasn’t sharing key data,” by Gerrit De Vynck, The Washington Post,
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/28/facebook-covid-misinformation/
“How a Presidential Rally Turned Into a Capitol Rampage,” by Lauren Leatherby et al, The New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/12/us/capitol-mob-timeline.html
“Critical Moments in the Capitol Siege,” by Lauren Leatherby et al, The New York Times,
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/15/us/trump-capitol-riot-timeline.html
Immigration / DACA / Borders / Racism / Politics
-Choose two of the following sources to use in your essay:
“5 Facts About Illegal Immigration in the U.S.,” by Pew Research Center
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/03/5-facts-about-illegal-immigration-in-the-u-s/
“Where Have Refugees Settled in the US?” Pew Research
http://www.pewglobal.org/interactives/where-have-refugees-settled-in-the-u-s/
“Key Facts About Unauthorized Immigrants Enrolled in DACA,” Pew Research
Key facts about unauthorized immigrants enrolled in DACA
“Key Findings About U.S. Immigrants,” by Abby Budiman, Pew Research
Key findings about U.S. immigrants
The Constitution of the United States
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution
Sexual Harassment / Sexism / Feminism / Racism /
-Choose two of the following sources to use in your essay:
“Americans’ Views of Women as Political Leaders Differ By Gender,” by Pew Research Center
Americans’ views of women as political leaders differ by gender
“Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades,” by Kantor and Twohey
“Inclusion or Invisibility?: Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity in Entertainment,” USC
http://annenberg.usc.edu/sites/default/files/2017/04/07/MDSCI_CARD_Report_FINAL_Exec_Summary.pdf
“The Reel Truth: Women Aren’t Seen or Heard,” Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Geena Davis Inclusion Quotient
“2021 Hollywood Diversity Report: Audiences Showed Up for Diverse Films in Theaters, Online,” by Jessica Wolf, UCLA Newsroom,
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/2021-hollywood-diversity-report
“How Common is Sexual Misconduct in Hollywood?” by Maria Puente and Cara Kelly, USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/02/20/how-common-sexual-misconduct-hollywood/1083964001/
“Sen. Josh Halwy claims masculinity is under attack. This historian disagrees,” by Rachel Treismen, NPR,
https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054615028/is-masculinity-under-attack-sen-hawley-wants-to-defend-the-men-of-america
Guns / Second Amendment / Mental Health / Terrorism
-Choose two of the following sources to use in your essay:
“Can Self-Defense Laws Stand Up to a Country Awash in Guns?” by Shalia Dewan, New York Times
“In Gun Control Debate, Several Options Draw Majority Support: Gun Rights Proponents More Politically Active,” study from the Pew Research Center
In Gun Control Debate, Several Options Draw Majority Support
“America’s Complex Relationship With Guns,” Pew Research
http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2017/06/22/americas-complex-relationship-with-guns/
“Share of Americans Who Favor Stricter Gun Laws Has increased Since 2017,” by Katherine Schaeffer, Pew Research Center,
Share of Americans who favor stricter gun laws has increased since 2017
“What We Know About the Increase in U.S. Murders in 2020,” by John Gramlich, Pew Research
What we know about the increase in U.S. murders in 2020
The Constitution of the United States
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution
Social Media / Technology / Psychology / Mental Health / Adolescence / Parenting
-Choose two of the following sources to use in your essay:
“Teens in Quarantine: Mental Health, Screen Time, and Family Connection,” by Jean M. Twenge, et al, Wheatley Institution for Family Studies.
https://ifstudies.org/ifs-admin/resources/final-teenquarantine2020.pdf
“Teens Did Surprisingly Well in Quarantine,” by Jean M. Twenge, The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/10/how-teens-handled-quarantine/616695/
“Social Media Use and Body Image Disorders: Association Between Frequency of Comparing One’s Own Physical Appearance to That of People Being Followed on Social Media,” by Barbara Jiotsa et al, in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Abstract here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33799804/
(Also available through the BMCC library – OneSearch.)
https://cuny-bm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_4473b0661b984b6d81c399d5bfaf30a0&context=PC&vid=01CUNY_BM:CUNY_BM&lang=en&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&adaptor=Primo%20Central&tab=Everything&query=any,contains,social%20media%20body%20image&mode=basic
“Selfie-Esteem: The Relationship Between Body Satisfaction and Social Media,” by Bindal Makwana, The Inquisitive Mind,
https://www.in-mind.org/article/selfie-esteem-the-relationship-between-body-dissatisfaction-and-social-media-in-adolescent
“#BoPo on Instagram: An experimental investigation of the effects of viewing body positive content on young women’s mood and body image,” by Rachel Cohen et al, New Media & Society.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1461444819826530
“Male Body Image Portrayals on Instagram,” by Thomas Gültzow, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/cyber.2019.0368
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