an argumentative or persuasive essay on topic of your own choosing
o It must be an argument whose validity you are trying to prove or an attempt to get readers to do or believe something
• It must be in MLA format.
• It must include Works Cited Page with at least three sources
o One must be popular, one must be academic
o The other is up to you
o These sources should preferably come from Galileo, but not required to be
o They CANNOT be websites including Wikipedia, dictionaries, Sparknotes, or WebMD
 review Sources PPT for these and all other prohibited sources
o You are free to use additional sources so long as they are formatted correctly
o Do not overdo it!!!!
• It must use support, quotes and evidence with in-text citations.
o Block Quotes are off limits
• It must be 2 and a half full pages but no more than 4.
• It must not be in first person.
• It must adhere to basic essay structure.
o Be sure to pay attention to intros, body paragraphs, conclusion, transitions, grammar, mechanics and sentence structure
• It must include a title.
o Essay 3 or something of the like also will not work
o Be creative!
• It must consider a specific audience.
o This audience must be clearly understood by the end of the introduction.
• Any topic is fair game so long as an argument is being made. Some subject matters that can be considered are:
o Film or Television show analysis/review
 But NOT the same one written on for Essay 2
o Analysis of a legal issue
 But NOT abortion, gun laws, or marijuana laws
o Exploration a little-known historical figure or a fictional hero
o Analysis of a book, poem or other piece of writing
o Research of a 4-year university or college
o Research of a scientific theory
o Exploration of an aspect of human nature (laughter, love etc.)
o Research of a country or city