(arguments): Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of rhetoric (i.e. persuasive writing) by utilizing them in the writing of a research paper over a controversial topic.
(writing): Write a mechanically/grammatically sound paper of 9-11 pages (about 2,500 words). Develop an engaging writing style that mixes short sentences with long ones. Show fluency with the full range of available punctuation.
What to do:
Pick any controversy you like. The best topics will be those that interest you and that you're able to make your own. ***It's harder to write meaningful arguments about familiar topics because most readers are already familiar with the basic pros/cons of the issue. Focusing topics so that they become interesting and unique will be one of our main objectives.
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