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The Essay - Essay Prompts

Researched Argument

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ResearchedArgumentAssignment.doc

Description

This handout outlines the requirements for the Researched Argument, provides students with a list of key features of a successful essay, suggests helpful readings and examples from the Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing, and introduces students to three research roles they can adopt when approaching this assignment.

Author

Dr. Jennie Nelson

Date of Upload

7/29/09