Essay #2

Critique one of the articles we've discussed in Rereading America, focusing on the following question: to what level of certainty does the author prove his/her thesis? Look at whether the main arguments are well supported as well as whether evidence is omitted, and consider the context of the article as well as the author's frame of reference.
Make sure you identify the author’s thesis BEFORE you begin writing your paper that asserts whether or not you think the author has done a fair job proving the thesis statement.

For this assignment, you need to include a copy of an outline you created in preparation for writing your essay. The final essay must be a minimum of three pages.

Make sure you:
- develop a clear thesis statement
- keep your essay focused on your topic
- be specific and avoid generalizations
- logically organize your claims
- include transition sentences
- include evidence (quotes) from the article
- avoid repetition and vague terms

Draft Workshop on October 31st. Bring three copies of your draft and the first page for me to review (optional).

Final Essay due November 2nd. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!