ENG 151 ZTC Course Material

Argumentative Essay

An essay that uses reasoning and evidence to take a definitive stand on a controversial and/or debatable issue relative to the course theme. Essay will explore two sides of a topic and prove why one side or position is best.  The purpose of this essay is to have students research both sides of a topic thoroughly to show balance rather than bias. Students will acknowledge counter arguments then disprove/refute those arguments.

Proposal

A paper that will state a research topic for the Analytical Research Essay and present a fully developed and refined research question that best fulfills the purpose of the assignment.  The purpose of this assignment is to have students narrow their research topics and practice developing and refining research questions. 

Annotated Bibliography

A paper that will include documentation and description of and critical response to the sources to be used in the Research Essay.  Students will present their evaluations of academic sources as it relates to their work in progress.

Research Paper

An essay on the course theme that uses the sources evaluated in the Annotated Bibliography Assignment to present a sustained thesis-driven argument. The purpose of this assignment is for students to thoroughly research and analyze an issue and utilize their finely honed writing and reasoning skills to convince readers of the validity of their opinion.