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English 1B
Essay #3 Many argue that certain conditions should or should not exist. For your third formal essay, choose an approved topic from the Opposing Viewpoints Database, and write a thesis driven essay that argues for or against a specific policy. What should or should not, must or must not, ought to, or ought notbe instituted as a solution or resolution to a problem. Frame your policy argument around existing or proposed policies that you identify in your research articles. Identify a problem, and make a case for how your policy will resolve or diminish that problem. You must include at least five credible sources. At least one of your sources should examine an opposing viewpoint on your topic. Make sure your sources are credible. Remember, policy claims call for analysis of both fact and value. Your thesis should include expressions such as: should, must, ought to, should not, must not, or ought not. Don’t forget to incorporate ethos, logos, and pathos into your argument. You should also discuss any myths or assumptions that often used to argue the opposing viewpoint. Concede or refute these myths and/or assumptions to strengthen your position. You may use the sample essay from the Lecture Notes,“Organ Donations: A Life Saving Gift,” as a template for setting up your own essay (we will be reviewing this in our lecture notes). The position/policy is clear and arguable
The case is fully developed with reasons and evidence (supported by credible research) Opposing positions are clearly defined in terms of claims and real interests
The essay identifies and examines specific areas of agreement and disagreement
Supporting evidence is relevant and accurate
The essay employs, and/or discusses an ethical/moral appeal relevant to the policy under discussion
The essay includes at least five well-integrated and credible sources
Reasoned thinking is convincing and consistent with evidence presented
There are consistent and respectful representations of opposing perspectives
Sentence form varies and essay demonstrates an effective persuasive tone and word choice
The essay demonstrates correct use of MLA standards and errors do not distract or impede clarity or understanding of the essay.

Write a paper on the social problem of charter school in the Kansas City Area leading to an increase of segregation in schools. I have 1 source already that I would like for you to use.
Informative Report
This unit synthesizes and extends the research, analysis, and writing skills that you have been practicing throughout the semester. You will investigate a social problem, issue, or phenomenon related to race and ethnicity in the United States. Your purpose will be to inform a reader – a public official – who will find your research significant, interesting, and satisfying. By researching the causes and consequences of this issue, you allow your reader to understand the historical and institutional reasons for why this problem persists and better appreciate the consequences of the problem.
Your Informative Report will be 5–8 double-spaced pages and will be delivered, as many formal reports are, in extended memo format. You will need to address a public official, who should also have something at stake in the social problem that you are investigating. You must incorporate at least five credible sources that you find through independent research.
The purpose of an informative report is to synthesize information from several sources and present it in an informative and readable fashion. This type of writing is common in diverse settings, including businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations. For example, Congress has an entire department, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), that it directs to gather knowledge prior to informational and policy-related hearings as well as when requested by individual representatives and senators.
Here is the first of many research tips in this unit: CRS reports are public information available to you through the library and are an excellent source of information for your own report. In rough terms, you will be doing exactly what the CRS does when directed to research a topic. You will assemble the best available sources and information. You will objectively summarize those sources and that information. Then you will synthesize your research and summaries into a single report containing what you have learned. As we work on developing strong research practices, we will discuss how to choose the best sources and how to provide the best, most reliable evidence to your audience.