“What does programming one's mind to ensure success mean? Is luck considered to be part of this process?"
This is a research paper; therefore, you should find at least three 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
Critical reading: before you start writing, go through relevant sources to the selected topic and read critically.
Ask yourself questions such as: what, why, how, 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 a discursive essay: topic sentence, thesis statement, arguments, structure, referencing, vocabulary, the mechanics of punctuation, grammar, and spelling. You should show that you can develop and sustain 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 3+ paragraphs), conclusion and reference list.
Evaluative criteria: the essay should show a thorough discussion of controversial viewpoints relevant to the topic. However, the essay should show clear consideration of the sources and the integration of paraphrasing and quotes in your essay. Do not overload your essay with quotations.