Position Paper

Assignment: Write a two-page paper taking a clear position on an arguable, researchable topic. 

Checkpoints

1. Choose a topic: 10/29
2. Create a Works Cited page: 11/4
3. Write a thesis statement (+ notes): 11/6
4. Write the intro paragraph: 11/12

Paper due Tue. 11/18 - 30 points

Links: 
Opposing Viewpoints - (password: knights)
Thesis Statement - UVU handout (new!)
Examples of Thesis Statements
Intro Paragraph - hook, background information, significance, thesis
Works Cited - example
Writing a thesis statement - Watch Mr. Nelson figure it out
MLA In-Text Citations - UVU handout
MLA Works Cited - UVU handout
Citation Resources: Easybib, Citation Machine
Feedback - actual feedback I gave to a student on her opening paragraph
Notes/Suggestions - feedback on your opening paragraphs

Little League Argument

Your assignment is to write a paper in which you take a clear position concerning the purpose of little league sports. We will be discussing the incident that occurred a few years ago in the PONY league championship between the Yankees and Red Sox. See the list of articles below:

• Reilly - Sports Illustrated
• Cabrero - KSL
• Garber - ESPN
• Letters to the editor

Although you will be responding to this particular incident, I want you to frame your argument around the larger question: what is the purpose/value of little league sports? Your paper should include at least three reasons that support or defend your position. Your paper should be organized and well developed.

Due 10/14 (completed in class)

Links:
Thesis Examples
Thesis Statement - UVU handout
Help developing a thesis statement
More help developing an academic argument
They Say, I Say - Tips on how to use other opinions to support your own.
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