This is the final essay for the course! It is a persuasive research paper that will provide you the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of both essay structure and library research skills. please note that this final essay is not due until December 15th.
Essay Prompt:
Evaluate to what extent Wim Hoff creates a compelling argument for the effectiveness of his system of mind over body.
Sources:
To support your argument use the following sources:
- Inside the Superhuman World of the Iceman (Links to an external site.)
- At least five secondary sources of your choice that cover the work of Wim Hoff. Three of the five sources should be academic in nature (e.g. articles from journals, trade papers or from library databases)
Requirements- PLEASE INCLUDE EVERY POINT MENTIONED BELOW:
- In your essay, include an analysis of how effectively Hoff uses logos, ethos, and pathos to support his argument
- Use rhetorical strategies to engage the reader in the introduction
- Use an “although clause” thesis statement as the last sentence of the introduction
- Include a counterargument with a concession and rebuttal. This should be the first paragraph after your introduction.
- Ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that supports the thesis sentence
- Be sure to use paragraph to paragraph transitions to create unity and cohesion.
- Include at least three direct quotes to support your argument
- Include at least three paraphrases to support your argument
- Proper MLA format is required for the entire essay including the basics (margins, fonts, header of the paper), the parenthetical citations and paraphrasing, and the Work Cited Page
- This essay must be 4-6 pages in length. This means that your writing should come to the very bottom of page four to meet the minimum page length requirement
- Be sure to review the rubric, so you know how you’ll be graded on this essay
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