ENGL115 Workplace Writing 2

Overview

Using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft a 6-8 page (1500-2000 word) argumentative research essay on your chosen persuasive topic.

A. Directions

Step 1: Draft Persuasive Proposal

Your persuasive proposal should include your persuasive thesis statement, involve argument development, and incorporate research. Remember that this topic addresses a problem or issue in your community or workplace. Refer to your feedback from the previous Touchstones to aid you in composing this assignment.

Your draft persuasive proposal should include the following components:

Persuasive Components	Description
Persuasive Thesis Statement	Include a thesis in your introduction that includes a clear, arguable position and supporting reasons.
Argument Development and Support	All details are relevant to the purpose of your essay. Support the argument using persuasive rhetorical appeals and cited source material (i.e., direct quotations, paraphrasing, and summary). Essay is 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words), not including your references or reflection responses. If it does not meet this requirement, which details do you need to add or remove?
Research	Introduce, contextualize, and cite outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques. Incorporate sources smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information. Reference a range of at least 7 credible sources. Properly cite your sources according to APA-style guidelines. Include an APA-style reference page below your essay.

Step 2: Reflection Questions

Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

• Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences)
• Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that you’re uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)

C. Requirements

The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

• Composition must be 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words).
• Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
• Indent the first line of each paragraph by ½ inch.
• Use a readable 12-point font.
• All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
• Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
• Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
• Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Sources must be cited following APA guidelines. Refer to the Unit 3 Applying Evidence and Citing and Reference Techniques tutorials for instructions and examples of proper citations.
• Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
• Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
• Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
• Your annotated bibliography must be graded before your research essay draft will be accepted.