Noe  

Although the goal of paper 3 is to have you write your own editorial, it is helpful to read editorials in newspapers and magazines, so that you can see how an editorial is constructed.

You will need a topic for today's class, so if you do not already have one,  choose from the following:

Gay marriage

Illegal immigrants

Occupy movement

Outsourcing

Childhood obesity

1. Turn a topic into keywords.

2. Find editorials in Lexis-Nexis Academic and ProQuest.

3. Use Opposing Viewpoints to find issues related to a topic.

This guide will point you to sources that will help you write an editorial for Paper 3.

English 111, Professor Noe

Paper 3: Editorial

 Writing an editorial.  Write an editorial that argues an issue of interest to you.

Argue about the issue.  First, introduce the issue with a paragraph that explains the point you intend to make.  Then develop an argument on the subject.  Ensure you fully discuss the issue within the constraints of the source and your own knowledge.  Finally, write a clear conclusion to your essay, reemphasizing your argument.

Throughout, include clear references to any sources you use.  Use the text of those sources in your discussion.  Cite borrowings properly, using frames where possible.   Obviously, if you use a dictionary or an encyclopedia for additional reference, document it properly.  Provide a copy of each source you use.

Length: 2-3 pages, plus a Works Cited page.  Follow syllabus format instructions.