Essay Two Instructions

ENGL 110 Documented Argument Instructions

1. The topic is a current issue that is narrow enough for you to be able to cover in a short paper. Make sure you talk with me before you select your topic–the sooner, the better.
2. The length is from 750 to 1,000 words?about 3 to 4 pages.
3. You must cite at least two good sources–they must come from the Lee Library databases.
4. The style sheet?font, margins, spacing, etc.?are the same as always.
5. Your draft thesis statement must be in the following format: Although (the other side of the argument), (your side of the argument) because (reasons).
6. You must use the latest MLA format for the works cited list.
7. The paper must be turned in by the end of class on the day listed on the calendar.

Some possible topics: censoring anti-Islamic art and communication; separation of chruch and state in the healthcare insurance?mandate; some aspect of music or movie ratings; the IRS; increasing Pell Grants; clean coal, etc. For example, something like abortion is too broad, but arguing for or against “the morning-after pill” is probably narrow enough.