Write a 1400 word argumentative synthesis essay. The topic on hate crime laws. Must have five sources, three of which is listed below in additional material. you must have a work cite page separately from the essay. I require you to use three sources from my lists, the two other sources can come from my lists or from your own research. If conducting your own research, however, be sure that you are using reputable, high-quality sources (such as well-known newspapers or publications as opposed to a random website or blog). After learning about the topic, you must narrow your focus to something manageable. Next, your essay should bring the sources you choose into conversation with each other in order to present and showcase multiple perspectives on the topic. The synthesis essay must also present and develop my perspective on the issue which i am in favor of hate crime laws. Because it gives a chance to bring justice to those who are victims of hate crime. In the united states they lack to punish those who committed these crime base of the race of others. Specifically African American. in which they suffer through out the the years because the justice system been against them. Finally, the paper must be presented in proper MLA format, Double space including proper in-text citations and a properly-formatted Works Cited page (the works cited page is not included in the total minimum word count). Lastly, this paper must not use first person (“I,” “me,” “my”) or second-person (“you,” “your,” “yours”) pronouns. I. Title:
Sometimes simple or descriptive is better than catchy or cute.
II. While writing, think about:
Meaning: What does this _________ (word, paragraph, quotation, etc.) mean?
Function: What does this _________ (word, paragraph, quotation, etc.) do?
III. Introduction (function):
Justify: Make a case for the importance of your particular reading/discussion.
Problematize: What still needs to be said about this issue? How can current/popular
attitudes toward this issue be modified by your interpretation/analysis?
Situate: Locate yourself in the existing debate surrounding this issue. Do you agree
with others who have written/spoken about the topic?
IV. Thesis:
Is it arguable? Could a reasonably well informed reader disagree with it?
Is it original?
Is it significant?
Use declarative sentence structure. it seems
V. Body:
This is where you begin your reading/interpretation of the text, or your
discussion/analysis of the issue, and where you provide the evidence for your thesis.
Think of your paper as a series of rhetorical points that support a thesis.
Work to create a new understanding of the issue.
Use your own voice. Use clear rather than “fancy” language.
Divide the points you wish to make into manageable chunks or sections.
Consider function and evidentiary value of quotations. Each quotation should serve
a rhetorical point. Ask yourself, what does the quotation prove? Be sure to always
explain how the quote supports your thesis.
Each paragraph should have a topic sentence (or two) that explains your main point
for the paragraph. Then give an example, quotation, or illustration of that point,
followed by two or three sentences that explain how the example, etc. supports the
topic sentence. Give one or two sentences describing the implications of this point
and/or transitioning into the next paragraph.
Go for one sharp rhetorical point per paragraph. Always ask yourself how the
paragraph relates to your thesis?
VI. Conclusion:
Reassert the main points of your paper.
What are the implications of your thesis being true? Why does it matter? How does
accepting your reading change our understanding of the issue/problem? What does
your discussion add to the ongoing conversation?. This is what am looking for when I read the finish product of this argumentative synthesis essay.
