ESLA2000 Written Assignment 2: Argument Essay

Argument Essay

Value: 20%

Task: Write an essay of approx. 2000 words, in which you discuss viewpoints, synthesized in your Literature

Review, relating to the topic of your choice.

Compose an argument essay that shows your ability to support a claim using analysis, elements of argumentation, and integration secondary sources. This argument will also reflect your ability to identify and assess bias, credibility, and relevance in your own arguments and in the arguments of others, including secondary outside sources.

Organize your essay in APA format and follow academic writing paragraph composition, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and word usage.

APA-style Essay Formatting Checklist:

• Times New Roman, 12 point font
• Double-spaced
• Standard 1” (2.54 cm) margins
• Separate cover page & reference page
• Short title (all capitalized) in the top-left of the header
• Page numbers in the top-right of the header
• Write and centre the full title on the second page
• The word ‘References’ appears cantered at the top of the References page
• References are listed alphabetically
• References include a hanging indent
• Abstract is required.

This assignment is to be submitted via TURNITIN.

Please refer to the assignment grading rubric provided in the assignment folder.