Engl 301

Major Writing Project 2: Entering a Conversation (4 pages)

Instructions: Choose one of the sets of essays listed below (Kelly and Gladstone together make up a "set"; Carr and Thompson together make up a "set," etc.). Your essay should include summaries of both of the authors’ arguments (“they say”); your argument should point out how the authors agree and disagree; and your argument should include your own response to the issues the two essays raise (“I say”). The “I say” is your own argument concerning the issues.

Make sure you include a naysayer to show possible objections to your own argument, and address the “so what” factor: why does this issue matter?

Make sure you use proper formatting (MLA or APA style, double-spaced, Times or Times New Roman font, 12 point, paragraphs indented).

Make sure you have a proper heading at the top of the first page (name, etc.)

Your paper should be about 4 pages.

Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

I recommend you take a look at the Grading Guide (below), which explains how I will grade your papers.

MWP 2 is due Friday, January 12, by 11:59pm. Click the link below to submit your paper.

Recommended structure: For this paper you have four pages to work with and you need to include, in effect, five major parts:

Introduction: includes basic information about authors, a very brief summary of authors’ ideas (a sentence or two), a brief statement of your argument (or thesis statement), and a brief explanation of why your argument matters

Summary of 2 authors, with quotes as evidence

Summary of how they agree/disagree; provide quotes if necessary

Your own opinion and your reasons for your opinion (which includes at least one naysayer); provide quotes as evidence