What This Document Is
This is a prewriting packet designed for students in Peirce College’s ENG 101 course, specifically for a researched argument essay assignment due in Spring 2023. It’s a preparatory tool to help students organize their thoughts, research, and evidence *before* beginning to draft their full essay. The packet is intended to be digitally edited and shared with the instructor, Kristen Watson, via Microsoft 365 for progress monitoring.
Why This Document Matters
This packet is essential for students enrolled in ENG 101 who are working on their researched argument essay. Completing it constitutes a double formative grade, meaning it’s a significant part of the overall assessment. It provides a structured framework to develop a strong argument supported by credible sources. It’s used during the initial stages of the writing process – before drafting – to ensure a well-researched and organized final product.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This packet is *not* a substitute for the full research and writing process. It doesn’t provide the argument itself, nor does it conduct the research *for* the student. It’s a planning tool, and successful completion requires independent research and critical thinking. It also doesn’t include guidance on writing style or grammar beyond the structural elements addressed.
What This Document Provides
The full packet includes:
* Templates for citing three sources using EasyBib.
* Structured “evidence cards” to record source information and analysis.
* Sections for outlining two subclaims supporting the main argument.
* A dedicated space for developing a counterargument paragraph.
* A template for a conclusion paragraph.
* A persuasive writing map with a sample thesis and reasoning structure.
* An example introduction paragraph.
This preview only describes the document’s contents and purpose; it does not include the actual templates or example content within the packet.
