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Overview: Write an essay that takes a specific, nuanced position responding to the class’s closed research theme question and that uses arguments to convince readers of that position, using evidence found in the closed research theme readings and independent library research.
Objective: To develop your own distinct position in response to the class’s closed research theme question; to write an essay in which you present a thesis, frame your position in contrast to others’ views, and use argumentation and other rhetorical strategies to support your thesis.
Medium: An academic essay, between  600-700 words for the Half Draft; minimum 1250 words for the Final Draft; both drafts double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman or similar font; formatted and cited according to either APA or MLA style, as specified by your instructor.
For this project, you will respond to your class’s closed research theme question, offering arguments in favor of your view that are supported by evidence from the closed research theme reading, background readings, and the independent library research you conduct.
To begin this project, develop a thesis statement that responds to the class’s closed research theme question (found in Modules), using the slideshow The Researched Argument Essay: Be an Attorney, in Module 7, as a guide. Then, shape a set of claims in support of your thesis and outline your arguments, using the slideshow Building Your Arguments, in Module 7, as a guide.
Elements of a Researched Argument Essay
ARGUMENTATIVE THESIS STATEMENT
Your essay should include a thesis statement in which you respond, in about 1-3 sentences, to the closed research theme question from your own perspective (your “I Say”), Your thesis statement may also frame your “I Say” as a response to one or more “They Say” you discovered in the closed research theme readings.  To write your thesis statement, you may take inspiration from a combination of templates in “They Say / I Say”. See the slideshow The Researched Argument Essay: Be an Attorney (in Module 7) for a guide on writing your thesis statement.
AN INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
Your essay should include a full introductory paragraph. In this paragraph, you need to include your thesis statement (your “I Say”), but you also need to frame your thesis as a response to the conservation about the closed research theme in which you are participating (the relevant “They Say” from closed research theme readings), while also communicating why your thesis and your argument matter (see Chapter 7 of “They Say / I Say”). 
ARGUMENTS
The body of your essay should contain several arguments in support of your thesis.
In general, each argument should…
Offer a claim in support of your thesis, possibly starting with one or more templates in Chapters 4-7 in “They Say / I Say”. 
Provide evidence that proves, demonstrates, or supports the claims.
Contain reasoning about the evidence to explain how it proves or supports the claim.
Connect ideas and sentences together using transitions and repetition (Chapter 8 of “They Say / I Say”), clarify your ideas and others’ through translation strategies and mixing writing styles (Chapter 9), and/or use metacommentary to elaborate on what you mean (Chapter 10).
See the slideshow Building Your Arguments, in Module 7, for a guide on creating your claims and constructing your arguments.
ARRANGEMENT
Your essay should be organized so that each argument builds on the previous one. As well, it should use transitional words and phrases to suggest the connection of each paragraph to the thesis and/or to other paragraphs (see The Little Seagull Handbook, Chapter W-4). It is recommended that you develop an outline of your arguments prior to writing a draft of the researched argument essay in order to plan your arguments, figure out an effective arrangement, select persuasive evidence from your sources, and help avoid overlooking or forgetting crucial details as you write your draft. See the slideshow Building Your Arguments, in Module 7, for an example of how to outline your arguments.
CITATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Your drafts need to be formatted and documented based on either MLA or APA style, as specified by your instructor. You need to cite in-text “They Say” summaries and quotations from the closed research theme readings, background readings, and independent library research that you use. And you need to provide a list of sources, based on your citation style, listing all sources you cite in-text.
Assignment Summary
Half Draft (due in Module 7)
Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the class’s closed research theme question
An introductory paragraph that presents the thesis statement and frames the thesis within the context of a “conversation” related to the class’s closed research theme
Arguments in support of the thesis that include evidence from closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research, and effective reasoning that explains how the evidence proves the argument, clarifies ideas and perspectives, and/or elaborates on what the writer means (For this half draft, include as many of your arguments you can develop within the word count restrictions.) 
Effective use of transitional words and phrases to show the relationships of ideas between and within paragraphs
In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research
Use of at least 3 sources, at least 1 of which comes from the 4 approved databases (Opposing Viewpoints, Points of View Reference Center, Research Library ProQuest, and/or Academic Search Complete) found in the Ivy Tech Library databases. The other 2 should be closed research theme readings or background readings from our class. 
APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page
Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
600-700 words (no more, no less) for the half draft (Works Cited or References list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)
See the assessment rubric in the assignment page “M07 Writing Project 3 Argument: Half Draft” for an understanding of how the half draft will be graded
Final Draft (due in Module 8)
Clearly developed thesis statement that takes a position in response to the class’s closed research theme question
An introductory paragraph that presents the thesis statement, frames the thesis within the context of a “conversation” related to the class’s closed research theme, and attempts to engage readers, making a case for the importance of the issue or problem being addressed
Arguments in support of the thesis that include evidence from closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research, and effective reasoning that explains how the evidence proves the argument, clarifies ideas and perspectives, and/or elaborates on what the writer means
A logical organizational structure and effective use of transitional words and phrases to show the relationships of ideas between and within paragraphs
In-text citations of “They Say” summaries and quotations of the closed research theme readings, background readings, and/or independent library research
Use of at least 4 sources, at least 1 of which comes from the 4 approved databases (Opposing Viewpoints, Points of View Reference Center, Research Library ProQuest, and/or Academic Search Complete) found in the Ivy Tech Library databases. The other 3 should be closed research theme readings or background readings from our class. Additional readings beyond these 4 may be from any source.
APA or MLA style formatting, as specified by your instructor, with a References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page
Observation of the conventions of Standard Written English
Minimum 1250 words for the final draft (Works Cited or References list does not count in the minimum word-count requirement)
See the assessment rubric in the assignment page “M08 Writing Project 3 Argument: Final Draft” for an understanding of how the final draft will be graded

Discus Culture Conflict in Chinua Achebe’s   Things Fall Apart.
Make very close reference to the plays/novel and use, at least, three other sources/articles in your paper. Document your sources at the end of the paper in a “Works Cited” page. Use the MLA Documentation Style. The research paper will be 7 – 9 pages long. Due date is May 6, 2024.
Research Paper Guidelines (unless other written directions are given):
Type work in Times New Roman 12 point font, double-spaced, save as a Word file and follow all MLA formatting and documentation.
The paper will be 7-9 pages long
In the upper left hand corner of the 1st page on separate singled-spaced lines, please provide the following information in the order listed: your name, course subject and title, and date
All writing assignments must have a creative title enclosed in quotation marks.

Preparation for This I Believe Statement Prompt
You will be writing a This I Believe Statement based on the following prompt.
Beginning in 1951, radio pioneer Edward R. Murrow asked Americans from all walks of life to write essays about their most fundamental and closely held beliefs. Today, This I Believe is an international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays that describe the core values that guide their daily lives. Write a This I Believe statement based on the following guidelines:
Tell a story: Be specific. Take your belief out of the ether and ground it in the events of your life. Consider moments when your belief was formed, tested, or changed. Think of your own experience, work, and family, and tell of the things you know that no one else does. Your story need not be heart-warming or gut-wrenching—it can even be funny—but it should be real. Make sure your story ties to the essence of your daily life philosophy and the shaping of your beliefs.
Be concise: Your statement should be between 350 and 500 words. That’s about two to three minutes when read aloud at your natural pace.
Name your belief: If you can’t name it in a sentence or two, your essay might not be about belief. Also, rather than writing a list, consider focusing on one core belief, because three minutes is a very short time.
Be positive: Please avoid preaching or editorializing. Tell us what you do believe, not what you don’t believe. Avoid speaking in the editorial “we.” Make your essay about you; speak in the first person.
Be personal: Write in words and phrases that are comfortable for you to speak. We recommend you read your essay aloud to yourself several times, and each time edit it and simplify it until you find the words, tone, and story that truly echo your belief and the way you speak.
Complete the outline to prepare for the summative assessment.
This I Believe.org
This I Believe – Youth Voices
Rubric
Plan and Organize
This is meant as a rough outline to aid in your thinking and help you organize your ideas. Use bullets, numbers, notes to yourself, colors, images – whatever helps you get your ideas out of your head and into the page. 
Introduction: 
Context/background/
This is where you introduce yourself to your reader – not literally but by establishing your style, voice, and tone.  These three elements, along with your story give your reader a clear picture of who you are. 
Story idea: Your significant moment/event when this belief was formed, reaffirmed, or challenged/tested (brief):
Your Statement of Belief. (Thesis)
Body:
Supporting paragraphs: Your Three reasons, advantages, or benefits for living by this belief.
Use concrete details in each of your supporting paragraphs for the anecdote to come alive to your reader. Concrete details are sensory-based details. Use crisp, descriptive specific sensory language. 
Use elements of figurative language to create a clear picture of this abstract idea.
. Avoid being vague. Vagueness is a story killer. 
Label each detail as:   setting detail, character detail, plot detail, dialogue, imagery, or Figurative Language (be sure to label what element of figurative language you’re using.)  
1st Supporting point (topic sentence one)
2nd Supporting point (topic sentence two)
3rd Supporting point (topic sentence three)
Conclusion:
A concluding paragraph should be a bookend to your introduction.  Remind your readers of your belief and leave them with some positive words of wisdom, a challenge, or connect your belief to the bigger picture of human experience.
Wrap up your story
PLEASE DO THE PLANNER AS WELL