English 1101 - Kenneth Smith - Spring 2012  

ENG1101

Research Paper

Choose a controversial topic and write an argumentative paper (1000 – 1500 words).  You may choose to use your persuasive essay that you completed in this class.  If you do, you will need to edit it completely.  Since this is a research paper, you must use sources to support your thesis.  MLA format is mandatory.

The following is the criteria by which the paper will be graded:

Organization

•  MLA format

•  Proper introduction

•  Body paragraphs

•  Proper content 

Content 

• Supporting details

•  Your opinion

•  Appeals (attempt to use all persuasive appeals)

o   Logos

o   Pathos

o   Ethos

Grammar

•  Punctuation

•  Grammar usage

•  Mechanics

•  Spelling and diction

•  documentation

Sources (at least 3)

•  internet source

•  books

•  periodicals

•  other written sources