The Argumentative Essay

Have you been assigned to write an argumentative essay for your freshman composition course? Are you having problems getting started? This sample assignment contains helpful links related to argumentation and persuasion, sample essays, interactive outlines, prewriting exercises, and peer editing assignments--all designed to "jump-start" the writing process.

The Researched Essay

Are you required to write a research essay this semester? Are you clueless about how to choose a topic, conduct research, and document and integrate your sources? This sample assignment is full of links that will guide you to a wealth of web-based resources for writers of researched essays, including a Powerpoint presentation, an MLA guide, and exercises to help writers avoid plagiarism.

Argumentation: Issues to Consider

A one-page outline discussing the nature of argument and issues to consider when composing an argument such as topic choice, supporting evidence, underlying assumptions, logical fallacy, and argumentative appeals.

Literary definitions are included.

A brief description of each literary term is used as a study guide.

Persuasive Essay Topics are generated.

This posting examines some topics for creating a persuasive paper based on national or local news impacting family and self.