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English C1000

RCC

Winter, 2026

Essay Assignment #2, Comparing and Contrasting Arguments

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The basic assignment is to write an essay that compares and contrasts the two readings from Sirs Issue Researcher on the subject that you will be writing your research essay about and that you wrote your first two analysis papers on. You should combine and synthesize the analysis papers into Essay #2 by analyzing and evaluating both essays. You need to explain the arguments of both authors, but you also need to support your own position on the issue by showing agreement with one author more than the other. You must document your essay in correct MLA form by using correct in-text citations and having a correct works cited list.

Generally, if your subject is fake news, you should write Essay #2 about the readings

Generally, if your subject is abortion, you should write Essay #2 about the readings

Generally, if your subject is drug policy, you should write Essay #2 about the readings

Generally, if your subject is immigration, you should write Essay #2 about the readings

Generally, if your subject is college, you should write Essay #2 about the readings

• A. You are to write a seven-to=eight paragraph, four-to-five-page essay (typed in MLA form).
• B. Your main goal will be to analyze and generally refute the points from the author that you most disagree with while using the one you agree with to support your position.
• C. Stay focused on both the specific issues that the essays address and on the main issue in general. Try to be fair and balanced.

When you submit your draft, you should also paste a copy of it on the Essay #2 discussion board.

• Your essay will be graded based on the following criteria:
• 1. Coherent, accurate presentation of the issues
• 2. A definite thesis statement that asserts your agreement with one writer over the other
• 3. Well-developed paragraphs with clear topic sentences
• 4. Clear, accurate, and fair summary and analysis of both writers.
• 5. Logical reasons refuting opposing points and supporting your own.