Assignment: Argumentative Essay with Research
Length: 8-10 pages, MLA style
Grading Rubric
Requirements:
Essay should cite at least five sources. Two of those sources should be peer-reviewed scholarly articles.
The essay should include an identifiable thesis statement, background information and context on the topic discussed.
Your argument needs to include organized paragraphs and topic sentences.
Essay needs to be double-spaced and in MLA format.
Essay needs to include in-text citations and a Works Cited page (NOT the annotated bibliography – you only include on the Works Cited page those sources you cited in the paper).
Essay needs to address possible counter-arguments: either partially concede to these points or explain why they are not viable.
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