Write a Persuasive/Argumentative essay of about 800 words on the following topic:
“Lawnmower parenting strips away the vital lessons of resilience, problem-solving,
and self-reliance that are essential for a child’s growth and success in navigating
life’s challenges.”
Agree or disagree with the above statement? Use your own ideas and opinions to
convince your readers of your viewpoint.
Use your own ideas and experiences, ideas from the attached article, as well as
information from the sources you will find through your research in order to support
your views and rebut the opposite ideas.
You are required to research for information on the above topic by enquiring at the
university library and browsing the internet. Find at least two (2) more sources
(besides the attached article) which comment on the topic to support/contradict your
arguments. You have to use BOTH these AND the article provided to write your essay.
Your essay should contain at least 6 parenthetical citations (3 quotations, 3
paraphrases). The sources must be cited in the text (in-text citations). You must also
provide a full List of References at the end of your essay (follow the Harvard system).
The assignment amounts to 15% of your total grade.
DeskNET
7 hours ago
CHECKLIST:
6-paragraph structure
Common Method of Introduction
Thesis Statement
Plan of Development
Emphatic Method of Organisation
Common Method of Conclusion
Transitions
Opposite ideas acknowledged (at least two arguments)
Opposite ideas rebutted
Topic Sentences
Own arguments for support
Own arguments supported with sources
Three minimum quotations from sources
Three minimum paraphrases from sources
Source given used (cited in essay)
Two more sources (at least) found through research (and cited in essay)
In-text citations
List of References
