Definition Essay Prompt
In the Social Criticism and Writing module, you have interacted with a variety of sources (including essays, videos and a short story). Now, you are going to create an essay that sets out to define what you think Poverty is. Be sure to also make reference to at least two sources from our module. Be sure to define what your viewpoint of poverty is (this will be your thesis or position. Remember, there is no correct definition…just the viewpoint you choose to take on the issue. In your body paragraphs, however, make sure you provide examples that help to demonstrate the validity of your thesis.
Learning Objectives:
The following standard essay criteria apply:
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Course Objectives goals-please take a look
1. Write a multiple-paragraph deductive essay in response to a reading with the following components at a minimum level: logic, focus, organization, unity, coherence, and college-level sentence variety
2. Write with adequate and pertinent textual support to defend an argumentative thesis
3. Write in a mature tone with a sense of college-level audience
4. Write a research paper demonstrating knowledge of research methods and documentation
5. Write a minimum of 8000 words in papers and other writing assignments
6. Annotate, analyze, and evaluate reading selections of fiction and non fiction prose through the application of metacognitive reading strategies

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