Write an argument to convince your audience to take up a hobby or interest that you are passionate about. This could be a sport you play (or follow), a craft you make, an activity you do with friends or family, or any other interest that you are passionate about. Your argument should consist of at least 3 paragraphs and include at least 1 outside source to support your point. Reading and the benefit of reading is the hobby The reference: https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-reading-books Suggested Tips for Completing This Assignment A good way to structure your argument is to include the following: o An introduction paragraph, where you introduce your hobby or interest o A body paragraph, where you explain your reasons that others should try it (including information from your source) o A conclusion paragraph, where you restate your main point and leave your reader with something to think about Include the in-text citation for your source in the body of your argument. o In most cases, this would be just the author and the date: (Smith, 2021). On a separate References page, include the full entry for your source Take a look at this example argument where the author convinces their audience to take up meditation. Project Rubric Expectation Points Possible Points Earned Comments Assignment-Specific: Assignment clearly indicates the topic (hobby or interest) being discussed and makes and argument that the audience should consider it. 15 Assignment-Specific: Assignment includes a compelling introduction to the topic (Note: there are no specific length requirements for this introduction.) 10 Assignment-Specific: Assignment includes compelling reasons to support the argument that the audience should take-up the authors hobby or interest. 20 Assignment-Specific: Body paragraph(s) contain sufficient detail to fully describe the hobby or interest and/or supporting reasons.
