"Everything's An Argument" Paper

This semester we have been operating under the premise that "everything's an argument". In this assignment, we are going to test this assumption. Our text contains five chapters that describe specific types of argument: Definition, Evaluation, Causal, Proposal, and Humor. You are to choose one type of argument to develop your paper. You may do any topic that interests you either on a personal, political, philosophical, cultural, educational, spiritual, historical, artistic, athletic,or musical, level. Have I left any levels out? Probably! But I think you get the picture that the topic is open. The only requirement is that it follows one of the argument structures from Part III of our text.

After you have chosen a structure, you are required to read the chapter and have a mini-conference with me in which you enlighten me on the elements of your chosen form.

Please follow these technical parameters:
The paper should be word-processed on computer.
The final draft of the essay must fill 6-8 pages(top to bottom), typed, double-spaced

• The page layout must follow MLA guidelines. Any paper incorrectly annotated will receive an automatic failing grade.
• You must type a title page.
• Your "Works Cited" must include at least 6 sources and must come from a variety of media, e.g., books, scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, online sources.
• All material that is borrowed from sources—whether quoted, paraphrased, or summarized—must be documented appropriately following MLA guidelines. No footnotes or end notes.
• The final draft must be submitted electronically to Turnitin.com.
  

Due Dates
See schedule for specific due dates.

Grading Criteria Please note the scores will change to reflect point totals.

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