Submission Instructions:
Submit to the Dropbox on . The Drobpox is found under the Course Tools tab and it will have the same title as this assignment.
This assignment will evaluate the following course outcomes:
Express a point of view in response to a written prompt.
Apply the three-step process (plan, write, revise) to create a variety of academic and workplace documents.
Apply knowledge of standard Canadian English grammar, spelling, and punctuation to academic and professional writing.
Integrate sources using appropriate documentation format.
Rationale (Why):
In everyday life, at college, or in the workplace, you often need to take a position and convince someone else to support your point of view or persuade someone to take action on an issue. When you write for these purposes, you’re doing persuasive writing. This writing task allows you to practice exploring an issue about which you can take up a clear position using the persuasive strategies that we’ve discussed in class: narration, description, and example.
The Writing Task (What):
Consult the basics of writing persuasive papers as explained in Chapter 14 of Essay Essentials (p. 180-188) and in the resources provided on eConestoga.
Choose one of the topics listed below and formulate your own position as a clear and concise thesis statement. Complete the attached outline to help you organize your ideas.
Write a persuasive paper based on your outline convincing your audience to adopt your point of view.
Include one external source that supports your position. Apply the feedback from Writing Assignment 1 to help improve your writing overall.
Topics (choose ONE):
Technology in the post-secondary classroom
Smartphones should be banned in the college classroom
Colleges and universities should provide each student with a laptop
Social Media in the mainstream
Everybody should use Twitter as their primary method for staying informed
Reddit should not be considered a legitimate source of information
Navigating the technology marketplace
Post-secondary students should/should not purchase:
A particular brand/version of computer
A particular brand/version of phone
A particular brand/version of software
Length:
500-750 words
Format:
Please compose your outline and paper using 12-point Arial font. Include an APA@Conestoga title page and be sure to double space.
Documentation:
Important! Remember to cite your source using both an in-text citation and a Reference page according to APA@Conestoga.
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