The purpose of Essay 2 is to synthesize evidence to formulate conclusions and analyze issues or problems surrounding a topic

AEH Division 1

ENGL 1113: Composition I Value: 225 points

Essay 2: Writing for Community – Informative Essay

Purpose The purpose of Essay 2 is to synthesize evidence to formulate conclusions and analyze issues or problems surrounding a topic. In other words, you will conduct an investigation so you can write an informative essay. You may use definitions, evaluation, and recommendations that are supported by reliable sources, thereby increasing your credibility with an audience who needs your information. Ultimately, your newfound authority should call readers to action and recommend improvements and/or identify benefits related to the topic.

Requirements The essay should include the following:

• MLA Format • 2-3 pages (double spaced), not including the Works Cited page • In-text citations in the body of the essay • Works Cited page with your credible sources • A minimum of three sources

Tasks To complete this assignment, you should:

• Utilize invention techniques: Before writing the essay, begin identifying your issue through a series of invention techniques, including but not limited to the following: brainstorming, listing, clustering, questioning, and conducting preliminary research.

• Plan and organization your essay: After the invention process, it is important to begin planning the organizational pattern for the essay. Planning includes gathering and evaluating sources, identifying your thesis, establishing main ideas (or topic sentences) for each paragraph, supporting each paragraph with appropriate evidence, and creating ideas for the introductory and concluding paragraphs.

• Draft and revise your essay: Once you have completed the planning process, write a rough draft of your essay. Next, take steps necessary to improve, polish, and revise your draft before turning it in for a final grade. The revision process includes developing ideas, ensuring the thesis statement connects to the main ideas of each paragraph, taking account of your evidence and supporting details, checking for

Grades for this Essay

22.5% Of the overall grade for the course

Submit a polished, academic level essay using MLA

citation and format

Identify your issue using invention

techniques

Gather and evaluate sources

Establish a thesis and

academic level paragraphs

Write a rough draft and

complete revision exercises

AEH Division 2

proper use of MLA citation style, reviewing source integration, avoiding plagiarism, and proofreading for formatting and grammatical errors.

Suggested Writing Prompt & Rhetorical Situation Write an informative essay informing an audience of how a particular belief has had a positive or negative global or societal impact. Your goal will be to inform readers about the history of the belief and its impact. Use pathos to connect the reader to the issue, logos to explain the scope of the belief, and ethos to build your credibility by citing trustworthy sources. Your essay will end by drawing a conclusion about the positive or negative impact on community. It will not be an argument. It simply draws a conclusion. This will give you the opportunity to review any biases you have about the belief.

Skills This assignment helps you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in school and your professional life beyond school. In this assignment you will:

• Access and collect needed information from appropriate primary and secondary sources • Synthesize information to develop informed views to inform an audience • Compose a well-organized, informative writing to expand your knowledge of a topic

Criteria for Success

Category Description Points Mechanics Students will communicate using academic language and conventions of

Standard American English. 30

Formatting Students will format an essay utilizing MLA style formatting. 15 Works Cited Students will create a Works Cited page utilizing MLA style guidelines. 15 In-text Citations Students will utilize MLA style citations and format. 15 Critical Thinking Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically to analyze,

critique, and draw reasoned conclusions. 35

Integrate Evidence Students will gather and integrate credible evidence from a variety of sources.

30

Organization Students will present information in a unified and coherent manner. 45 Content Students will write an essay that responds to all parts of the prompt. 40 Total 225 pts.