Writing+resources

=Writing Resources=

Writing

 * A+ Research & Writing for High School and College Students**
 * Student Writing Center**
 * Research 101**
 * U of A Citation Guide - MLA**
 * U of A Citation Guide - APA**
 * Research and Documentation Online**
 * Citing References in Your Paper**
 * HCC Library MLA Citation Examples**
 * Online!: A Reference Guide to Using Internet Resources**
 * Landmark's Citation Machine**
 * Noodle Tools**
 * EasyBib**
 * Avoiding Plagiarism**
 * Avoiding Plagiarism**
 * Plagiarism and Cyber-Plagiarism: A Guide to Selected Resources on the Web**


 * __This is an actual writing assignment for freshmen at ASU__:**

UNI 194/Critical Reading & Thinking Kate Frost Assignment for Position Paper #1 (//Due: **)// READ CAREFULLY: This assignment asks you to present an arguable opinion on a topic of your choice. Your goal is to convince the audience that your opinion is valid and worth considering. Your job is to take one side of the argument and persuade your audience that you have well-founded knowledge of the topic being presented. In addition you are asked to support your argument with evidence to ensure the validity of your claims, as well as to address the counterclaims to show that you were well informed about both sides. Ideas that you want to present to your audience need to be carefully examined, your argument needs to be well-developed, and your paper must be well-organized. Paper Requirements: · You position paper should be one-and-a-half to two pages in length. Follow MLA formatting, use 1” margins and 12 pt. Times New Roman font. You should include a brief introduction that includes a clear, strong thesis statement that accurately reflects your argument. · You may want to use the sample outline included in this packet for help with organizing your paper. An organized paper is much more convincing than an unorganized paper. · You will need to incorporate at least two outside sources into your position paper and cite your sources within the text. //A works cited page is absolutely necessary//. Remember there is a LibGuide designed specifically for this assignment on the ASU Libraries website. This site can help you with research as well as provide links to helpful websites dealing with in-text citations and works cited pages. · You must hand your paper into me in a two-pocket folder (which I will provide). On one side of that folder, you will put all of the invention work you produced to write this paper. (All notes, brainstorming, free writing, drafts, peer reviews, Writing Center certificates, and copies of your outside resources should be included.) On the other side, you will put a clean, final draft of your paper. A paper handed in without the invention work will not be graded. Please Note: · You must use outside sources, you must cite your sources, and you must include a works cited page. · You can earn extra credit (1/3 of a letter grade) by visiting the Writing Center (be sure to get the form signed) or by coming to see me about your paper. · A paper turned in without all the invention work will not be graded. · Papers turned in late will be penalized according to the syllabus. (Paper can be handed in no later than the next class period and will receive only half-credit.) · There will be no re-writes allowed for this paper. · Rubric: A rubric (a guideline I will use for grading) is included in this packet.

Below is a generic sample outline for a position paper: I. Introduction ___A. Introduce the topic__ _B. Provide background on the topic ___C. Assert the thesis (your argument)__ __ II. Counter Argument __ _A. Summarize the counterclaims ___B. Provide supporting information for counterclaims__ _C. Refute the counterclaims ___D. Give evidence for argument__ __ III. Your Argument __ _A. Assert point #1 of your claims _1. Give your opinion (or assigned position on the issue) _2. Provide support ___B. Assert point #2 of your claims__ ___1. Give your opinion__ ___2. Provide support__ _C. Assert point #3 of your claims _1. Give your opinion _2. Provide support IV. Conclusion ___A. Restate your argument__ _B. Provide a plan of action