Task: Take a stance on a world issue and write an argumentative essay proving your side of the discussion. The paper will then be presented to the class during the month of May. You must research a number of outlets that reflect a variety of viewpoints on your chosen topic. However, in the end you are to argue one side of the discussion topic only. This ISU is worth 15% of your overall mark. Submitted document will be to turnitin.com. Due dates are the following; Assigned Topic Annotated Bibliography Final Paper Presentation Date Week of End of Extension Start May 11th Jan 8th to 12th March to May 10th To the end of the month Final Paper: due May 10th Task: Write a final paper is the form of an argumentative essay. It should have an introduction, background, 3 body paragraphs, counterargument, and a conclusion. (Refer to Argumentative Paper Format) Format: Your document will include a title page, essay, and references comprised of the sources used in the paper. You must properly source researched information through the body of the paper with citations. Record all information in your paper in APA format and source it in the reference page. Pictures, diagrams, charts, graphs, etc. should be sourced and recorded in a separate section of the reference page. *Refer to rubric for marks and submit to turnitin.com on or before the due date (5% late marks/day) Final Presentation: Start May 11th Task: Present your final paper to the class. Format: The presentation of your paper should be prepared to last 10-15 minutes in length. The presentation should include an introduction, main arguments, and a conclusion. There is the option of preparing a video of the presentation that can be shown to the class. However, you are still required to answer the questions in person. Speakers and a projector are available, but you are responsible for any other technology needed, such as a computer. *Refer to rubric for full marks.
Task: Take a stance on a world issue and write an argumentative essay proving your side of the discussion. The paper will then be presented to the class during the month of May. You must research a number of outlets that reflect a variety of viewpoints on your chosen topic. However, in the end you are to argue one side of the discussion topic only. This ISU is worth 15% of your overall mark. Submitted document will be to turnitin.com. Due dates are the following; Assigned Topic Annotated Bibliography Final Paper Presentation Date Week of Jan 8th to 12th End of March Extension to May 10th Start May 11th To the end of the month Final Paper: due May 10th Task: Write a final paper is the form of an argumentative essay. It should have an introduction, background, 3 body paragraphs, counterargument, and a conclusion. (Refer to Argumentative Paper Format) Format: Your document will include a title page, essay, and references comprised of the sources used in the paper. You must properly source researched information through the body of the paper with citations. Record all information in your paper in APA format and source it in the reference page. Pictures, diagrams, charts, graphs, etc. should be sourced and recorded in a separate section of the reference page. *Refer to rubric for marks and submit to turnitin.com on or before the due date (5% late marks/day) Final Presentation: Start May 11th Task: Present your final paper to the class. Format: The presentation of your paper should be prepared to last 10-15 minutes in length. The presentation should include an introduction, main arguments, and a conclusion. There is the option of preparing a video of the presentation that can be shown to the class. However, you are still required to answer the questions in person. Speakers and a projector are available, but you are responsible for any other technology needed, such as a computer. *Refer to rubric for full marks.
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