Writing 1120 Section 42 |
Op-Ed |
Due Dates: | Requirements: |
ProposalSeptember 7th, 2017 Working DraftSeptember 12th, 2017 Final DraftSeptember 21st, 2017 |
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Objective: Write a persuasive piece that advocates for a policy change of some sort at the campus, community, or state level.
Procedure:
Choose a topic relating to an issue that interests you and about which you can argue persuasively.
Take notes identifying current policies that shape the communityÕs approach to this topic and possible ways to improve these policies. Identify an existing policy that, in your view, needs to change.
Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with the instructor to discuss topics.
Formulate a thesis statement and list three to four subtopics that you will address to back this thesis up, and bring this to class on September 7th, 2017.
Write a working draft of at least 500 words, and bring it to class on September 12th, 2017, for peer-review.
Revise this draft with the help of peer-review feedback, and bring a hard-copy final draft to class on September 21st, 2017. Turn in your peer-reviewed draft with your final draft.
Topics:
This is not an exhaustive list. Please feel free to refine topics as needed, or come up with your own:
Campus-level:
Community-level:
State-level:
Grading standards
This paper is worth 10% of your final grade, and I will base your grade on the following criteria: