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Informative Essay 2: Arguing A Position

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Essay 2: Arguing a Position We recently looked at Steve Jobs’ speech “How to live before you die” and read Jeff Haden’s “Do what you love? Screw that.” Given that a career can last 40 years or more, deciding what we want to major in in college and what type of career to have after graduation is an enormous decision for a young person. What if doing what you love means you’ll earn a lot less over your lifetime? What if doing what you love means you’ll have a difficult time finding work or might have to move far from family and friends? Of course, working for love OR money doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. What about selecting a major or occupation because it NEEDS doing, or selecting a job because it is valued by your parents, society, or yourself? What about working a job that is boring but pays well enough for you to afford a home in California, a really sweet sports car, or an international vacation every year? I’m interested in hearing what you think on this issue. It’s something that is directly …show more content…

o Present numerous reasons (logical, moral/ethical, emotional, etc.) as to why you think your position is the stronger position. • An effective response to objections o Address either a counterargument (the other side to the story) and/or address weaknesses in student’s own argument. • A clear, logical organization o Use transition words like however and next. o Use transition sentences at the beginning or the ending of paragraphs. o Uses a signal phrase to introduce sources. o Refer back to earlier examples, often bringing your paper or paragraph full circle by referring to an example at the beginning of the paper or paragraph. • Use of sources/APA format and English grammar and vocabulary Sources: 2 Images: if applicable, but not necessary Due Dates: Rough draft due Monday, September 14, at 11:55 p.m. Final draft due Monday, September 28, at 11:55 p.m. Format: APA Page Length:

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