Paper #1 Summary of Assignment:
For this first paper you must come up with a topic and be able to defend an argument
based on that topic. You must include three pieces of research in this first paper. I must
approve them as academic sources. Think of this first paper as a possible beginning for
your long term paper. This paper must be as universal as possible.
Paper Focus:
The focus of this paper is a fight. You must crush the opposing side of the
argument. I expect that you will utilize all of the skills we have talked about to defeat
your opposition.
This Paper Must…
• Convince your reader that you are right.
• Make use of at least one reasoning technique.
• Use a strong thesis statement to define your argument.
• Prove your side thoroughly with the use of examples.
• Contain three sources, directly quoted, in MLA format with a works cited
page
• Contain an abstract
Paper Specifics:
• Paper #1 must be 5 pages in length.
• Be Universal
• You must type each draft with no greater than 12 point Times New Roman font.
• You must double space.
• Your name, my name and the class name should appear on the top left hand
corner of your first page. MLA Format
• Pages must be numbered, starting on the first page.
• You must include all drafts with your final revision.