Persuasive Argumentative Essay

39553SDE105 TMA02

Question:

Do you agree that in a modern society like Singapore, scientists and technology experts are more valued than musicians and artists?

In about 1000 words, write a persuasive argumentative essay, arguing for and defending your position on the above essay prompt. Other than providing supporting arguments for the position you take on this issue, you MUST anticipate objections and provide counterarguments in your essay.

Submissions should be made in Word format only.

Refer to at least two research sources. You might want to make use of the SUSS Library Databases A-Z (url: https://libguides.suss.edu.sg/az.php). One of the research sources used in your essay must be the following article:

Source Text A:

Speech By Mr Ong Ye Kung, Acting Minister (Higher Education and Skills), Ministry of Education, At The Laselle Convocation Ceremony

By Ministry of Education (2016)

As this is a long text, the url to the speech is provided here:

https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/speeches/20160923-speech-by-mr-ong-ye-kung-acting-minister-higher-education-and-skills-ministry-of-education-at-the-lasalle-convocation-ceremony

All submissions need a reference list using the APA citation format. A complete list of references you have used should be included. [You may refer to the guidelines available at Purdue Online Writing Lab https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/ and subsequent relevant pages.]

Please ensure that your assignment should contain only original text (with proper citations) as it will be checked through by an anti-plagiarism software.