Education Nepal vs USA
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As discussed in class, our 3rd writing assignment is a research paper. This assignment provides you with the opportunity to write an essay that explores a variety of perspectives on a central research question and uses that information to develop your own tentative answer. The activity will challenge you to use evidence to support your own position; and analyze different perspectives; articulate assumptions of different arguments.
Description:
4-5 pages long
Title page+ outline (first page- separate from the 4)
Times New Roman 12, double-spaced
Reference: at least 3 sources(articles/books) and maybe a video
MLA style works cited page (separate from the 4)+ MLA in-text citation style
Topics:
Technology
Religion
Education
Social media
Personal development
Cultural expectations
Health
Organization:
The introduction is clear, general, engages the audience, and ends with a clearly stated thesis statement. It provides appropriate background to the issue and makes clear its significance.
The paragraphs are in a purposeful order that is signaled with clear transitions. The paragraphs are unified and cohesive: Each topic sentence should be followed by 2-3 supporting sentences and examples (taken from the outside sources)
The paper will include an antithesis- a paragraph challenging the thesis
The conclusion should bring closure to the argument.
Sources:
Your 3 sources should be adequately incorporated in the text. You can summarize/ paraphrase/or quote. Make sure to use the MLA guide for your citations
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
