Joanne Grumet: Position Paper (2150T)

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Essay # 2 

Due 3/29/2018  English 2150T

For  this paper, choose a topic from the New York Times series Room for Debate.  You may choose any of the following :

  • Should College be Free?
  • The Effects of Seeing Asian-Americans as a Model Minority
  • Why Should Toys Come in Pink and Blue?
  • When does Graffiti Become Art?
  • 101 Uses for a Deserted Mall
  • Pokemon Go? Get  Outta Here!
  • PG-13 Blockbusters and the Sugarcoating of Violence
  • Is Internet Addiction a Health Threat for Teenagers?
  • Is Digital Connectedness  Good or  Bad for People?
  • When the Elephants Exit the Big Top

In an essay of  750 (or more) words, state your position on the topic. Refer  to 5 sources from the Room for Debate series in your discussion. Refer to at least  3 of the debaters and  2 of the respondents  to the debaters. Make sure that at least one of the sources has an opposing view so that you can give it and offer a rebuttal.

Make sure you have a clear thesis and be sure to use quotes from your sources and give credit to all the sources you refer to. You must have a Work Cited page in MLA format, with items listed in alphabetical order according to author or title of article.

(You may choose a different topic within the Room for Debate series, with permission from the instructor.(Google “Room for Debate” NY Times to get a full list)  Remember that Essay #2 will serve as the basis of a mixed media presentation later in the semester, as Project #4.  Therefore, choose a topic that you would like to expand visually, possibly with sound.)

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