Assignment 3:
Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists (Should changes be made to the regulations for
foods, served in public schools)
Due Week 5 and worth
100 points
Using your thesis
statement and research, present the problem that needs to be addressed with
your proposed solution. Note: Your solution, advantages, and challenges, will
be in Parts 2 and 3.
Write a three to four
(3-4) page paper in which you:
1.
Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening
paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic, ethics, or
emotion).
2.
Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first
paragraph. (Revised from Assignment 2)
3.
Describe the history and status of the issue and provide an
overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed. This should be one or two
(1or 2) paragraphs.
4.
Explain the first problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support
for your claims. This should be one or two (1 or 2) paragraphs.
5.
Explain the second problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and provide support
for your claims. This should be one or two (1 or 2) paragraphs.
6.
Explain the third problem (economic, social, political, environmental,
complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims.
This should be one or two (1 or 2) paragraphs.
7.
Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the stated
problems and promises a solution.
8.
Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction,
body, and conclusion.
9.
Use effective transitional words, phrases, and sentences
throughout the paper.
10.
Support claims with at least three (3) quality, relevant
references. Use credible, academic sources available through Strayer
University’s Resource Center.
Your assignment must
follow these formatting guidelines:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
·
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.
·
Note: Submit your assignment to Connect Composition Plus and to
the designated plagiarism program so that you can make revisions before
submitting your paper to your professor.
The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
·
Recognize the use of summary, paraphrasing, and quotation to
communicate the main points of a text.
·
Analyze the rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos, logos in
writing samples and for incorporation into essays or presentations.
·
Prepare a research project that supports an argument with
structure and format appropriate to the genre.
·
Recognize how to organize ideas with transitional words,
phrases, and sentences.
·
Incorporate relevant, properly documented sources to
substantiate ideas.
·
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper
writing mechanics.
·
Use technology and information resources to research selected
issues for this course.
