{"id":37597,"date":"2024-11-12T00:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T00:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/researched-argument-essay-synthesize-employ-as-evidence-6-sources-use-mla-or-apa-format-1800-words-process-memo\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T00:26:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T00:26:51","slug":"researched-argument-essay-synthesize-employ-as-evidence-6-sources-use-mla-or-apa-format-1800-words-process-memo","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/researched-argument-essay-synthesize-employ-as-evidence-6-sources-use-mla-or-apa-format-1800-words-process-memo\/","title":{"rendered":"Researched Argument Essay (synthesize\/employ as evidence 6+ sources & use MLA or APA format, 1,800+ words) + process memo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Assignment #3: Researched Argument Essay (synthesize\/employ as evidence 6+ sources & use MLA or APA format, 1,800+ words) + process memo <\/span><\/p>\n

In this essay of no less than 1,800 words, you will continue your investigation of the topic you have written about in the research proposal and synthesis essay. As part of your work on this assignment, you will consider the debates and discussions around the causes, effects, and solutions that comprise your issue and the experience of the people directly and indirectly affected by it\u2014synthesizing sources should have gotten you familiar with the process of tracking debates and discussions. For this assignment, you will find credible sources that represent the relevant perspectives and information related to your issue of choice.  <\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose of this assignment is to practice composing a persuasive argument using reason, facts,  persuasive appeals, and supported with credible, authoritative sources. In this assignment you will  enter a critical conversation of your choice, and take a position within that conversation. Taking a position means that some readers will agree with you, while others will disagree. Taking a position also means you will be aligning yourself with what some people assert, and distancing your position from what others assert.  <\/span><\/p>\n

A successful academic argument attempts to incorporate the best available information and views, and considers that the truth may lie somewhere between two positions, or within a less recognized  position. As we\u2019ve talked about, you are exploring complex issues that do not easily break down  into \u201cfor\u201d and \u201cagainst\u201d positions. Thus an important goal for this assignment is to acknowledge the  complexity of these issues by moving beyond simple \u201cfor\u201d and \u201cagainst\u201d positions.  Your argument should be supported with reliable facts and data (empirically) and rationally with credible research and analysis.  <\/span><\/p>\n

As you write, it is to focus on and break down the reasons that a particular problem exists (and  remember, this is where there might be disagreement. Maybe the experts you\u2019ve identified might  disagree about the cause of the problem). It is also important to consider possible solutions that the  experts are proposing (and again, this is another area where there might be disagreement among  experts. The experts you\u2019ve identified might disagree about the best solutions to the problem, hence  the debate and varying positions). As you think and write, you will decide which experts you are  most convinced by, and then persuade your readers that the position you have adopted is the most  effective. You will do this through evidence-based truth seeking, reasoning, and persuasion. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although you will adopt a specific point of view and argument, <\/span>your position will be supported by<\/span> <\/span>your careful research and grounded in the credible, reliable sources you discussed in your synthesis essay (though it\u2019s complete acceptable to add and\/or drop some of the sources you discussed in that essay). <\/span><\/p>\n

As with the synthesis essay, for this assignment it will be important to think carefully about evidence: what evidence will best support your claims? What evidence will be appropriate to your  academic audience of SBU community members? How will you arrange your evidence to persuade your audience? To help you think about constructing a viewpoint and identifying counterpoints,  consider your audience. Who are they <\/span>specifically<\/span>, and what do they think and know about your issue and position? Remember, audiences are made up of different individuals who hold different viewpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n


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Some pro tips as you think about this assignment:  <\/span><\/p>\n

RULE NUMBER 1: BE ENGAGED<\/span><\/p>\n

A research essay should <\/span>never <\/span>be boring! If you are truly interested in your issue and argument,  then there is a better chance that your reader will be, too. Do your best to make this essay energetic,  entertaining, and thoughtful. Allow your \u201cvoice\u201d to show through \u2013 you can take the assignment  seriously and develop a sincere argument, and still sound like yourself. An argument is persuasive.  Think about what you want your readers to think or do. Do you want them to rethink a stereotype,  or adopt a new way of thinking? Do you want them to take specific and concrete action? <\/span><\/p>\n

RULE NUMBER 2: BE WISE AND ORGANIZE <\/span><\/p>\n

In order for your reader to follow your argument, you have to present your claims and evidence in  an easy-to-follow manner. Think about your essay in three parts: a clear and memorable  <\/span>introduction <\/span>that lays out the importance of your issue, well-reasoned and logically arranged <\/span>body  paragraphs <\/span>with strong claims and credible evidence, and a <\/span>conclusion <\/span>that reaffirms why the  reader should care about this issue. See below for more detail: <\/span><\/p>\n

A successful <\/span>introduction <\/span>should draw your reader into your subject and build common  ground for your argument. How can you make your readers care about this issue, and about  what you have to say about it? Why is the issue important? As we\u2019ve discussed, your reader  will expect to be steered by a clear, focused thesis that appears fairly early in your essay. <\/span><\/p>\n

Effective <\/span>body paragraphs <\/span>are unified around a main point that is clear to readers. All  sentences within the paragraph should relate to your main point, which is stated in a topic  sentence. A good topic sentence will be more general than the material supporting it, and  often comes at the start of the paragraph. The other sentences in the paragraph typically  illustrate through examples and evidence the paragraph’s main point \/ topic sentence. Each  paragraph should stick with one main point; it should be clear to your readers how each  body paragraph relates to your thesis. <\/span><\/p>\n

A solid <\/span>conclusion <\/span>will remind the reader of your main argument, and then draw some  additional meaningful analysis out of the developments of your argument. Think of this as a  <\/span>\u201cso what?\u201d <\/span>factor. What is important and urgent about this issue in this particular place and  time? What are some implications for the future, related to your issue? What does your  argument mean for you, for your peers, for society, or for the individuals most affected? A  good conclusion makes broader connections to the future. <\/span><\/p>\n

RULE NUMBER 3: CLAIMS, EVIDENCE, AND COUNTERCLAIMS <\/span>Asserting, developing, and supporting each claim in your argument WITH CREDIBLE EVIDENCE should comprise the majority of  your essay. What are your argument\u2019s assumptions (the cultural norms or values it supports) and what evidence is required in order to validate your claims? Go step-by-step,  paragraph-by-paragraph, addressing in detail each part of your argument. Make careful, precise claims and provide ample evidence. Aim for complexity and nuance rather than avoiding both out of a misguided idea that you have to crush your \u201copponent.\u201d Present yourself as a rational, honest, and thoughtful writer. You must also acknowledge and describe divergent positions in a manner that is honestly representative of other views and your view. Counterclaims can occur in any section of  your essay, as long as it\u2019s strategic <\/span>and allows you ample time and space to address.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please reach out to Christine Fena, our amazing librarian instructor, or me if you need help in  finding credible sources to support your argument. <\/span><\/p>\n

Formal requirements<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Your essay should be at least 1,800 words plus a Works Cited. <\/span>You must discuss at least 6 sources, 3 of which must be peer-reviewed. <\/span>You will also include a memo (at least 400 words) that describes the process of writing this essay. Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced, 1\u201d margins all around. Make sure to include page numbers in the upper right corner of each page. Please give your essay a zippy title that will make your reader curious, and want to follow along with your exploration. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please make sure that the process memo + researched argument essay are submitted in a single  google doc file. The google doc file should be named: <\/span>yourlastname_final_researchedarg. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the upper left corner of the document, include the following: <\/span><\/p>\n

Your name <\/span><\/p>\n

WRT 102.SECTION: Final Researched Argument + Process Memo <\/span><\/p>\n

DATE <\/span><\/p>\n

Word Count Process Memo: <\/span>\t<\/span><\/span>\t<\/span><\/span>Word Count Final Researched Argument: <\/span><\/p>\n

In the upper right corner of the document, please make sure that you include <\/span>page numbers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Give your researched argument essay a <\/span>creative and inviting title. <\/span>Your title should <\/span>not <\/span>be “Researched Argument” nor simply your topic. Think of a title that invites your reader into your essay. You can use a striking phrase, a question, or a  pun\/play on words. <\/span>Check syllabus and BS for due dates.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The essay must continue from my research proposal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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