Description
I need an essay on taking a stand on any of the following issues and it will be submitted to Turnitin.
Your topic could be your answer to one of these questions.
Social Issues
Is there a way to reduce abortions without legislation? (See how this moves away from the right/wrong part and actually addresses a unique aspect of the topic?)
Should the racial make-up of a police department be the same as the community they serve?
Should reality TV shows have regulations?
Is video gaming good or bad?
Should children have scheduled activities or be left more time for free play?
What is the effect of media coverage on elections?
Educational Issues
Is private school tuition (elementary, high school, or college) really worth it?
Should colleges abolish reliance on SAT and ACT scores in admissions?
What causes students to graduate from high school without basic skills?
What role should/can technology play in education?
Should students be required to take foreign language courses? (Or some other specific course?)
Should schools continue to spend money on fine arts? (music, theater, art programs)
Technology Issues
How does social media use influence relationships?
How is technology changing the way humans think?
Should textbooks be replaced with iPads, tablets, or other online resources?
How does cell phone use affect attention and concentration skills? Are these effects positive or negative?
Think about how quickly our technology changes or breaks down. Do we have a “throw away society”?
Are we too dependent on computers and/or the internet?
REMEMBER: Your essay should still be structured according to the basic three-point (or 5-paragraph) structure outlined in Module 2. Please refer to the explanation, outline, and diagram given there for basic essay organization.
GRADING CRITERIA:
The IDEAS provide the reader with an interesting look at your position. They also establish and defend a stand on a debatable issue. The essay provides sound reasoning and support that help the reader understand and appreciate the position.
The ORGANIZATION pattern effectively develops and supports a debatable position. It includes an engaging opening that raises the issue, a carefully sequenced development and defense of the position, and a reflective closing.
The WORDS are precise and clear; descriptions help your reader understand your position. They are concrete and lively. Jargon, cliches, platitudes, and insults are avoided.
The SENTENCES are smooth and natural. Their lengths are varied: short sentences make snappy points, while longer sentences develop thoughtful points.
The FINISHED COPY is grammatically sound and formatted correctly.