Overview:
We have been reading and discussing The Jungle. With this as a starting point, we will formulate an argument surrounding one of the various prompts presented using research to help support our stances. For this assignment you will develop a 1400-1700 word essay demonstrating your ability to integrate outside sources to prove your argument. In writing this essay, you will be displaying your understanding of handling outside sources, thinking critically about the world you live in, as well as synthesizing and formulating ideas and arguments into a clear, thesis driven essay.
This novel has a running theme about the American Dream throughout the text. Create an essay that addresses this concept. Develop an argument addressing whether the American Dream is attainable or not, real or not, or possibly a mix of the two.
Requirements:
Have a fully developed thesis
Be sure to give enough context, so your reader understands your stance, as well as the topic you’re focusing on.
Ensure that body paragraphs provide strong analysis and explanation of the quotes you use from sources to discuss your research. (Be sure to cite all information that is not your own common knowledge!! Refer to Integrating quotes handouts on Canvas)
Be sure your introductory sentences transition smoothly and work to introduce the ideas within each paragraph.
Draft a conclusion that is memorable, global, and/or sheds some insight into how this is affecting our world.
Craft an enticing and relevant title.
Need to have at least one counter argument or concession in your essay
Have a minimum of THREE credible outside sources (I prefer you mainly use the school’s library resources, but if you use others be SURE they are credible)(you may use readings from our class)
Write in an appropriate, college-level tone (third-person, no colloquial language, etc.)
Write with clarity and precision, demonstrating a mastery of standard English grammar, punctuation, and mechanics
Adhere to MLA format (Works Cited, in-text citations, 12pt Font Times New Roman , etc.)
1400-1700 words minimum
