AssignmentContext: you are going to write a thesis-led argumentative essay entitled “The role of the entrepreneurs in the economic development of my home country during the last five years has been of crucial importance”. (See the respective online area for more details). Keep in mind that the paper should be an essay presenting arguments and counterarguments related to the topic and the author must support the thesis statement. This is a research paper; therefore, you should find at least five credible research articles that provide evidence to support your arguments. Give priority to academic books and journal articles for the sake of credibility.Some resources to orientate your research:➢ Google scholar➢ Research gate➢ EBSCO http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/advanced?vid=0&sid=b75d1c11- 328e-4eb0-82ee-ca33d8ed3166%40sessionmgr103
Critical reading: before you start writing, go through relevant sources and read critically. Ask yourself questions such as: what, why, how, when for a deep analysis of the paper. Take notes while reading (especially the references) so you know who wrote what.
Writing tasks and goals: the purpose of this paper is to show that you are comfortable with the factors involved in writing an argumentative essay: topic sentence, thesis statement, counterarguments and arguments, structure, referencing, vocabulary, the mechanics of punctuation, grammar, and spelling. You should show that you can develop and sustain the arguments through the sections of the paper from introduction to conclusion with the idea that you have an impact on the reader’s opinion about the topic. Use brainstorming or mind-mapping to produce relevant ideas and arguments.
Structure of the essay (5 paragraphs at least): title page, table of contents, introduction, main body (split into 4-5 paragraphs), conclusion and reference list. Page 3 of 3 Type 2 Examination Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences www.wittenborg.eu Evaluative criteria: the essay should show thorough understanding of how to construct an argument(s) and counterargument/s relevant to the topic and how to sustain them. However, the essay should show clear consideration of the sources and the integration of paraphrasing and quotes in it. Do not overload your essay with quotations!
Other details: the essay should be written in an impersonal style. Use between 1200-1500 words excluding title page, contents, and reference list, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5 spaced. Your paper should be referenced as per the Harvard style https://library.aru.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm (at least five different sources), referencing an engaging title, page numbers, one-inch margins. For further requirements, read the Academic Writing Handbook (EEG, part 5)