The Research Essay Overview: We have spent significant time in the course learning how to respond to, analyze and synthesize information and ideas. For the final formal writing assignment of the semester you will draw on those same skills to help you form an argument of your own in response to a focused research question. You will consider your own opinions and experiences and argue them against a counter or opposing viewpoint. Your voice should dominate this essay; use sources as support for your ideas. You want to find something to say about your research question that has not already been established in the literature: a new idea or fresh perspective. Do not be afraid to break with conventional wisdom. Research Criteria: You will include at least six (6) separate scholarly sources for this essay, representing differing perspectives on your research question. These sources can include magazines, newspapers, journals, or in electronic databases available through the Ivy Tech Community College library. You may also use no more than two (2) creditable web sources. You may also, if you choose, include one (1) primary source. Thesis Statement: the thesis statement for the Argument Essay will take the form of an enthymeme. This is a claim that is directly connected to its reasoning. In this type of argumentative reasoning the claim (X) is a debatable point, and the reasoning (Y) a point in which both you and your audience will agree upon. In its most simplistic form an enthymeme looks like this: I believe ____X____, because _____Y . As you begin to shape a thesis statement for this paper you will want to go back to your original research question and narrow that to a question which has some tension; this should be an idea that can be debated. Then attempt to answer that question in the form of an enthymeme. Format: Length: 6-8 pages (or 1500-2000 words), double spaced and numbered Font: Times New Roman (12 pt.) The final draft of the essay must be in APA format and include proper documentation. Undocumented essays will not be responded to by the instructor You will need to include at least six (6) sources for this paper. Grading Criteria: Engaging and effective introduction with sufficient background information given on the subject. Strong thesis statement making a debatable claim. Clear and effective organization of the argument. Effective representation and refutation of counter argument Incorporation of at least 6 scholarly sources (no more than 2 web sources). Effective use of direct quotation and paraphrasing of sources. Correct use of APA style and documentation Draft packet was turned in on time and complete, including minimum word count and process work Inclusion of copies of sources and/or proper citation of electronic sources so I can locate them

The Research Essay Overview: We have spent significant time in the course learning how to respond to, analyze and synthesize information and ideas. For the final formal writing assignment of the semester you will draw on those same skills to help you form an argument of your own in response to a focused research question. You will consider your own opinions and experiences and argue them against a counter or opposing viewpoint. Your voice should dominate this essay; use sources as support for your ideas. You want to find something to say about your research question that has not already been established in the literature: a new idea or fresh perspective. Do not be afraid to break with conventional wisdom. Research Criteria: You will include at least six (6) separate scholarly sources for this essay, representing differing perspectives on your research question. These sources can include magazines, newspapers, journals, or in electronic databases available through the Ivy Tech Community College library. You may also use no more than two (2) creditable web sources. You may also, if you choose, include one (1) primary source. Thesis Statement: the thesis statement for the Argument Essay will take the form of an enthymeme. This is a claim that is directly connected to its reasoning. In this type of argumentative reasoning the claim (X) is a debatable point, and the reasoning (Y) a point in which both you and your audience will agree upon. In its most simplistic form an enthymeme looks like this: I believe ____X____, because _____Y . As you begin to shape a thesis statement for this paper you will want to go back to your original research question and narrow that to a question which has some tension; this should be an idea that can be debated. Then attempt to answer that question in the form of an enthymeme. Format: Length: 6-8 pages (or 1500-2000 words), double spaced and numbered Font: Times New Roman (12 pt.) The final draft of the essay must be in APA format and include proper documentation. Undocumented essays will not be responded to by the instructor You will need to include at least six (6) sources for this paper. Grading Criteria: Engaging and effective introduction with sufficient background information given on the subject. Strong thesis statement making a debatable claim. Clear and effective organization of the argument. Effective representation and refutation of counter argument Incorporation of at least 6 scholarly sources (no more than 2 web sources). Effective use of direct quotation and paraphrasing of sources. Correct use of APA style and documentation Draft packet was turned in on time and complete, including minimum word count and process work Inclusion of copies of sources and/or proper citation of electronic sources so I can locate them