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Essay (#1)—Family
100 points
The task:
Select one of the following prompts:
1) Write a research-based, argumentative essay in which you argue the idea that the American culture/society of the 1950s was not simply of a higher moral and/or value system, but rather a product of different environment/circumstance (consider the arguments Coontz makes), and therefore the current American society cannot/should not call for a return to the mythological higher values/morals of that time period. In your argument explain why “going back to the way things were” would not actually work today. Use Stephanie Coontz’s essay, “What We Really Miss About the 1950s,” as one of your sources. Use three additional sources*, which you cite directly, for a minimum total of four academic sources supporting your argument.
2) Write a research-based, argumentative essay in which you argue the idea that the organization and function, and ultimately success of families, is primarily dependent on socioeconomic status rather than race, ethnicity, or culture (consider the arguments Gerstel and Sarkisian make). In your argument explain how social policy aimed directly at rectifying economic disadvantages in order to support family success is a possible solution for struggling American families. Use Naomi Gerstel and Natalia Sarkisian’s essay, “The Color of Family Ties: Race, Class, Gender, and Extended Family Involvement,” as one of your sources. Use three additional sources*, which you cite directly, for a minimum total of four academic sources supporting your argument.
3) Write a research-based, argumentative essay in which you argue the idea that the American family is an evolving entity that consists of differing and often complex relationships. In your argument explain why society needs to adapt and evolve along with these families (consider the stories in “From Becoming Nicole” and “From Loving”). Use “From Becoming Nicole” and/or “From Loving” as one/two of your sources. Use two or three additional sources*, which you cite directly, for a minimum total of four academic sources supporting your argument.
For all prompts, establish your own thesis that is inspired by the source identified in the prompt. Do not cite a source in your introduction—this will ensure that your thesis stands out, and it does not appear you are simply echoing or repeating the source. Your thesis is the next step in the argument. You are not writing an analysis or explication of the source essay(s) of the prompt—doing so would limit your grade to no better than a C. The article(s) identified in the prompt is no more important than the other research you will include.
Your essay must begin with an introduction that contains a clearly defined, purpose driven, and arguable thesis. The introduction should clearly identify any supporting main ideas that will support the thesis. Body paragraphs should contain minor claims (topic sentences) that advance controlling ideas and that support the thesis. All ideas should be supported with evidence(sources). Your paper must cite examples from the stated texts in the prompt and from your outside sources*. Each example must be supported with critical thinking that explains the significance of the chosen quotation/citation as is relates to your ideas (hint: do not end paragraphs with quotations). In your conclusion make a final statement that clearly identifies why what has been shown in your essay is important.
*additional sources must come only from the following: an article located on EBSCOhost (or from a similar database), an article in a major newspaper or magazine, or a book (but not the class textbook or other course material); sources that do not meet this criteria may be used, but will not count toward the minimum required sources; not including the minimum required source material will result in a failing grade. Dictionary and/or encyclopedia citations do not count as academic research sources; they may be included, but only in addition to sources that count towards the minimum required sources. There are no requirements as to how many citations you use from each individual source.
Your paper must:
include an original title that speaks to your thesis; do not copy a source’s title or simple use “Essay 1”;
be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12pt font;
be formatted according to MLA (heading info; margins; page numbers; etc.); [See p.179 of A Pocket Style Manual]
be a minimum of 4 full pages (approximately 1400-1500 words);
contain a minimum of 4 cited sources that meet the criteria for academic research as stated in this prompt;
use MLA guidelines for in-text citations and Works Cited page;
be written using strictly an academic, third-person point-of-view (no I, me, my, we, us, our, you, or y’all).
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