Reference no: EM132812586

Write on a topic that you are passionate about from the list below.

You must include a strong position statement (thesis). There are 5 paragraphs total in an essay. Refer to Chapter 22 to assist with your brainstorming and writing. Ensure you review all checklists before submitting.

Topics:

The Alberta government handled the Corona Virus pandemic well (or did not handle it well)
The United States needs to do more to give minorities equal rights (or not)
Canada needs to do more to give minorities equal rights (or not)
English should (or should not) be a required subject at Canadian post secondary schools
Lethbridge should (or should not) do more to help the homeless population
Do not do any research for this assignment. Only include your own ideas and arguments.

Requirements:
Title
- Ensure you have an appropriate title

Introduction Paragraph
- Should be no longer than 5-6 sentences
- Last sentence is your position statement (thesis)

Position Statement (Thesis)
- Must include a strong position/thesis statement with 3 sub-points written in parallel structure
- Must be the last sentence of your introduction

Body Paragraphs (3)
- Each body paragraph focuses on your 3 sub-points in the same order they are presented in your position/thesis statement
- Each body paragraph should be 8-10 sentences
- Topic sentences must reflect your main point
- Topic sentences must be written in the best organizational pattern to get your main point across
- Use logical, convincing support, details, and evidence to support your point
- Consider the opposition and put in counter arguments
- Refrain from repetition, fallacies, generalizations
- Must be unified, coherent, and well developed

Conclusion Paragraph
- Restate your position and make a call to action for your reader if appropriate
- Do not include any new ideas
- Should be 4-5 sentences

Writing Style & Grammar
- Use effective, concise word choices. For example, do not use the word "thing"
- Speak with authority when defending your position
- Use only 1st or 3rd person pronouns (no 2nd person pronouns)
- Do not use any contractions
- Proofread for accurate sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, subject/verb agreement, pronoun agreement, and subjective words (these need to be eliminated)
- Use 12 pt font, indent 1st sentence of each new paragraph, use 1" margins and left justify
- Double space