What is the Cause of the Current Political Polarization?

Argumentative Essay: What is the Cause of the Current Political Polarization?

Step 1

Read the following prompt:

Our country is currently experiencing a socio-political polarization it has arguably not seen since the Civil War, as antipathy and outright animosity between people on opposite sides of the political spectrum has increased. While there are many causes-income inequality, demographic changes, extremist political ideologies-you will be asked to choose what you believe is the single greatest contributor to the current crisis is and make an argument. As this is not a history or political science class, you need not focus so much on whether your answer is right or wrong per say, but on how well you make your point. What rhetorical strategies will you employ (do not tell us what these are in your paper, by the way-a clever writer and speaker never reveals her tricks!) to persuade your readers? What evidence will you provide to support your claims?   

Step 2

Research your subject. You will need at least three sources (at least 1 must be from the readings in class). Make sure that your sources are credible.  

This link is for the chapter that you will be referring to as one of the sources. The chapter you will refer to is called “Why America is Self-Segregating”. This chapter is pg 219-228. 

https://archive.org/details/they-say-i-say-textboo…

Step 3

Write your essay.

Your essay should be about 4-5 pages and address the prompt above.

It should adhere to MLA format (double-spaced, use 12 font Calibri or Times New Roman) and cite authors accordingly.

The works cited page must be written on a separate page and include at least three sources (refer to MLA Format in the Week 2 Module).