People argue whether South Park provides conscious thinking over topics, controversies, stereotypes, and impacts in recent years.
Do this in about 7 pages, using at least 5 sources to inform and support your points. At least 3 must be scholarly sources found through database research. Others may come from anywhere.
Researched Argument on how effectively you do the following:
1. [50 pts.] Content/Ideas
In your intro, give a clear picture of the major alternate views in the conversation
youre entering: In other words, explain different things They Say about the
thing youre writing about
In your intro, indicate why the argument matters or could be of interest to readers
State your overall position clearly in a qualified thesis near the beginning of your
essay (ideally at the end of the first or second paragraph)
Make a clear, thorough, and convincing argument, demonstrating careful thinking
about the topic and/or original insights about it
Demonstrate critical thinking by effectively describing and responding to
alternate viewswhich are different things They Say that disagree with some
part(s) of your own view
2. [30 pts.] Support and Organization of Ideas
Support your points with clear, logical, and consistent reasoning (regarding
explanations, examples, analogies, etc.)
Make effective use of a variety of sources (5 minimum) to support your points
Explain how each piece of evidence you cite supports the point you want it to
support
Organize your essay effectively: by making sure the main point of each paragraph
is clear; by making sure all paragraphs relate clearly to your thesis and to each
other; by making sure that each paragraph stays on topic; and by transitioning
effectively between major ideas, paragraphs, and sentences
3. [20 pts.]
