Write a 1500 word (12 pt font, double-spaced) paper on one of the following topics.
Is it possible for internet friends to be real? Cocking and Matthew argue for why it is impossible to have a close friendship over the internet. Briggle disagrees. Explain their reasons in your words. Who, if either, is right and why?
Value
This essay is worth 25% of course grade.
Learning outcome
To learn how to write clearly and succinctly
To think critically about arguments.
To be able to articulate your own arguments and ideas.
Submission Guidelines
You must use proper citation, but feel free to use whatever citation system you feel most comfortable with. (I realize that the APA guidelines suggest not putting page numbers if you’re not quoting directly, but I would like you to include page references nonetheless.)
Name your document as follows: Lastname_Firstname
Submit your paper in Word (.doc or .docx) format or PDF format.
Include a word count on the front.
Check the grading rubric.
You do not need to consult any secondary sources.
You can use ‘I’ in your paper.
Writing Conventions: /5
-proper use of quotations, citations, spelling, grammar, organization etc.
Thesis: /5
clear presentations of the paper’s thesis and the thesis of any material being summarized
Arguments I: /5
-clear presentation of the arguments being summarized
Arguments II: /5
-clear presentation of an original argument that supports your thesis
Analysis: /5
-overall demonstration of understanding of moral significance of the issue
