A1 Module 1 Persuasive Essay (50 point value)This assignment is both a learning activity and an assessment of your
learning. It’s primary purpose is to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the first module. It’s secondary purpose is
to allow to demonstrate your ability to read and understand an assigned reading. In the process you will also learn much
about the module. First read the material and think about it. Then discuss it with your peers in the seminar and think about it
again. Then write a persuasive answer to the question I have asked and post it in Moodle. nnPersuasive essays (c. 1000
words) are analytic or interpretative compositions dealing with subjects from a limited point of view. I ask you a question and
you answer it with a persuasive essay in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the class module. Persuasive essays
are not definitive treatments of the subject but your reflected analysis of the assigned readings, any outside readings you may
have done, our lectures and discussions and your reasoned analysis. They require you to take a view and defend it with your
reasoned analysis.Your job is to answer the question by analyzing the general knowledge you have acquired and apply it to
the defense of your answer with a wellreasoned
essay. To do that you should first put the problem in its proper context. This is
done through an introduction, which relates the specific question to the topic and shows me that you have understanding of
the topic beyond the narrow scope of the question. You should then express your view or reach your decision. That is
explained in your thesis statement. Now, you must defend your thesis with facts and ideas that have been presented in the
text, discussions, videos and outside sources. You should be able to make a least four points to defend your thesis. Simply
stating these points is not enough. You must develop each of those points with evidence from the material to show that you
understand the material. If you understand the material well this will create a well organized and coherent essay. Finally, be
sure to cite your sources.nnThe question: We often assume that the American Revolution was inevitable and very widely
supported in the colonies. In fact the colonists were greatly divided on the issue. At least three camps existed: those favoring
independence, those opposing it and the undecided neutralists. If you had been a concerned citizen in say early 1776 would
you have supported and why?nnStandards: Your essay will earn up to 5 points for each of these criteria it meets.nnThe
introduction effectively moves the reader into the essay.nnThe thesis is clear, coherent and complete.nnThe first point is
clearly presented, explained, defended and correct. nnThe second point is clearly presented, explained, defended and
correct.nnThe third point is clearly presented, explained, defended and correct.nnThe fourth point is clearly presented,
explained, defended and correct. nnIt has few errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling. nnIt deals not only with
the writers choice but also with the other elements as well.nnThe essay is well organized and coherent.nnThe essay is
properly documented internally and works citedn
