Attached below is a document including the essay guidelines and the Memo for the essay (this will give you an idea of what I want the paper to be about.) You will write a 6 page argumentative research paper on the topic of "The need for education to be free across the United States." Please include an abstract, annotated bibliography, title page, and reference page.
How to Write an Argument Paper Research Paper: The argumentative essay is typically composed of: 1. Choose a topic that interests you (College Education Should be Free in the USA.) It doesn't have to be a vital topic of the day but it should be something that you can feel strongly about. 2. Clearly identify the issue at stake, and where you stand on it in the introductory paragraph. This is your thesis. 3. Provide support to your stated argument (thesis) in the subsequent body paragraphs. Support this thesis with the 3 strongest arguments you can find. Draw on statistics, expert opinions, facts, personal experiences, research studies drawn from journals, books, newspaper articles, reports etc.. 4. Acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints and repudiate them using your sources. This will lend additional persuasiveness to your argument. 5. Provide a forceful conclusion that restates your position in different words. It may include a call to action. (Adapted from Indian River State College Writing Handout) Sample Paper Click Here to See a Sample Paper (Links to an external site.) Essay Guidelines: · 5-6 pages in length (This does not include the title page, abstract, or references or annotated bibliography) · APA Format (title page, abstract, references) · Minimum of 5 sources (no .com's or Wikipedia ; Use GCC databases or .gov and .edu) · Include an annotated bibliography from the 5 sources. Argument Research Paper General Education skills assessment: Students will write a multi-paragraph text that establishes a position on a topic, argues in favor of the position, and considers the strengths and weaknesses of the position. Students must use at least one credible source and apply appropriate citation conventions in APA format. Students will employ revision and editing strategies to produce a text with appropriate syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The text should be “final draft” quality. Rubric ENG 111/112 Gen Ed Rubric (1) ENG 111/112 Gen Ed Rubric (1) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubject, Audience, Purpose Produce written works appropriate for the subject, audience, and purpose of a writing task. 25.0 to >20.0 pts Exceeds Expectations Extremely unified & focused. Precise and & effective choices in diction, tone, and voice that enhance the audience’s reading experience and purpose of text. 20.0 to >15.0 pts Meets Expectations Unified in focus on assigned subject. Appropriate choices in diction, tone, and voice for audience and purpose, with perhaps some lapses. 15.0 to >10.0 pts Approaches Expectations Task attempted but may not fully realize assignment. Choices in diction, tone, and voice may be inappropriate for intended audience and purpose. 10.0 to >0 pts No Progress Written work does not match assigned subject, shows no consideration of audience, or shows no consideration of purpose. 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration/Citation Integrate relevant information from credible sources and apply citation conventions appropriate to the discipline. 25.0 pts Exceeds Expectations Successfully integrates relevant and highly credible information from outside sources in nuanced and varied ways. Correctly formatted; parenthetical and end-of-text citations are correct and integrated for fluency. 20.0 pts Meets Expectations Successfully uses and integrates relevant information from outside sources. Correctly formatted and parenthetical and end-of-text citations are mostly correct. 15.0 pts Approaches Expectations Outside sources used but may be irrelevant. or the integration, choppy. Credibility of some sources questionable. Formatting evident but parenthetical / end-of-text citations are inconsistent. 10.0 pts No Progress Written work does not include, use, or cite outside sources. MLA or APA formatting style disregarded or mostly ignored. 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUsage/Grammar/Mechanics Apply appropriate syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a writing task. 25.0 pts Exceeds Expectations Written work effectively applies varied, complex, and sophisticated syntax, grammar, punctuation, and near-perfect spelling. 20.0 pts Meets Expectations Written work applies syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling appropriately for the assignment. 15.0 pts Approaches Expectations Written work has consistent errors in syntax, grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling. 10.0 pts No Progress Numerous errors in syntax, grammar, punctuation, spelling rending text incomprehensible. 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCentral Idea/Structural Conventions Convey and support a central idea using structural conventions. 25.0 pts Exceeds Expectations Clearly articulates specific & sophisticated central idea; organizes support with careful consideration of most effective ways to support that idea. 20.0 pts Meets Expectations Written work directly articulates a central idea and provides organized support with structural conventions. 15.0 pts Approaches Expectations Written work implies but does not specifically articulate a central idea. May include support for an idea but lacks conventional or logical organization. 10.0 pts No Progress Written work does not convey a central idea or does not support a central idea. 25.0 pts Total Points: 100.0 · PreviousNext To: Fellow students as well as the staff. From: Devin M. Pinkham, freshmen at Germanna Community College Subject: The need for free education Date: 10/11/2020 I write to share the need for education to be free across the United States. In 2019, 35.4% of the male population and 36.6% of the female population in the US completed four or more years of a college education. More than half, or 56%, of college students, say they can no longer afford their tuition tab, according to a survey by OneClass, which polled more than 10,000 current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors from 200-plus colleges and universities across the country. In 2018 the dropout rate was 51% mainly because of the high cost of tuition, which is just over half of the entire US population. Free education is important because it will relieve student debt and financial burden and stress, and also free education can make the “Impossible” dreams of financially limited families and individuals become “possible”. We as a people should care about this because not only is the endless student debt a huge financial burden on many students, the stress from worrying about whether or not being able to pay the tuition and other necessary expenses can affect the student’s performance in a class. Also, free education will give financially challenged students a chance at a brighter life. I’m sure that those of us who are currently in college or graduated, know what it is like to have student debt to pay and how much that stress can impact our lives and put a limit on what we can achieve and learn in life. I’m sure if we would ask some random person that did not attend college why he/she did not attend college, the answer would most likely be “because I can’t afford it”. I also know that one of the reasons the government and states do not want to make college free is because it would overwhelm the state’s spending plan because If students get a free education then there might be many problems and a need for colleges to fulfill students needs. Universities would require more dormitories, classrooms, labs, and everything else, along these lines making the requirement for gigantic capital uses. Nonetheless, education should be free since it is understudies appropriate to get a chance to enhance their lives. It can cost a great deal for the state but on the other hand, the surprises and advantages are priceless to society. What we should hope to get out of this research is a better understanding of why the education system is not free and how free education could affect everyone as a society as well as an individual. We will discuss this more in-depth in the essay.