Nia Fletcher
N. Daniels
ENG-001A-L10
14 December 2022
Compose a 6-7 page MLA format, argumentative essay on a controversial issue that was inspired by Half Broke Horses. We will have a discussion board to work on topics.
The essay needs to take a stance, show both sides, explain common ground, and use credible sources to support the claim.
The Works Cited page doesn’t count as part of the 6 pages, but it is required.
CSLO #1 Students will construct a 1500-word argumentative essay consisting of an introduction with a clear and concise thesis statement, body paragraphs with topic sentences, and a conclusion with evidence to support the position.
clear, concise thesis
body paragraphs with topic sentences
conclusion
evidence to support the position
CSLO #2 Students will create a 1500-word argumentative essay that supports a clear and concise position with the use of peer-reviewed sources.
clear, concise position
acknowledges the opposing side
shows common ground
no logical fallacies
sources are used as support and not the focus of the essay
CSLO #3 Students will compose a 1500-word argumentative essay that shows evidence of extensive global revision and sentence-level editing.
mechanics
CSLO #4 Students will demonstrate knowledge of proper MLA format in a 1500-word argumentative essay.
In text citations-credit is given for ideas, quotes, paraphrases, and summaries IN the body of the essay
Signal phrases
Parenthetical citation
Works Cited page
at least 4 sources used following the guidelines
Use a minimum of 4 sources and a maximum of 6 credible resources to make an effective argument. *At least half of the sources that you use must be from a database or a book (print or ebook). You are definitely welcome to use just databases. WHCL databases include: EBSCOHost, CQ Researcher, Gale Opposing Viewpoints, Films on Demand, Gale Virtual Reference, and/or SIRS Issues Researcher.
Work cited
Graber, Abigail. “Gender Discrimination.” American Governance, edited by Stephen Schechter, et al., vol. 2, Macmillan Reference USA, 2016, pp. 329-333. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3629100299/OVIC?u=ccl_westhills&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=1c36cd02. Accessed 9 Dec. 2022.
Berry, April T., and Linda J.M. Holloway. “An Exploration of Black College Students’ Conformity to Gender-Role Norms on Gender-Role Stress and Depression.” Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress, vol. 6, no. 1, spring 2022, pp. 52+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A705447463/OVIC?u=ccl_westhills&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=30248a6b. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Madden, Janice Fanning. “The Face of Discrimination: How Race and Gender Impact Work and Home Lives.” Social Forces, vol. 87, no. 4, June 2009, pp. 2218+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A203175839/OVIC?u=ccl_westhills&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=7795b545. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Work Cited
Graber, Abigail. “Gender Discrimination.” American Governance, edited by Stephen Schechter, et al., vol. 2, Macmillan Reference USA, 2016, pp. 329-333. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3629100299/OVIC?u=ccl_westhills&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=1c36cd02. Accessed 9 Dec. 2022.
Madden, Janice Fanning. “The Face of Discrimination: How Race and Gender Impact Work and Home Lives.” Social Forces, vol. 87, no. 4, June 2009, pp. 2218+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A203175839/OVIC?u=ccl_westhills&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=7795b545. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.