Compose a research essay examining a debate in the world of literature.
Topic chosen : Racism & Sexism in Classroom Texts
Essay Guidelines
Take a position within the debate. The essay should present a clear thesis.
Organize the essay into sections (as described below).
Cite from at least five sources.
The essay should be a minimum of five pages.
The essay should include a Works Cited section. (The Works Cited section is not included in the page count.)
Essay Sections
Introduction
Defining the Debate
Using research to define the debate.
Explain exactly what it is that people disagree on.
Identify and articulate the values that either generate the debate in the first place or the divergent values that lead people to adopt differing positions within the debate
Here we want to do some careful thinking to get at the heart of the debate and explain how this debate fits into a larger scheme of values in the 21st century.
Using research to assess and evaluate the degree to which this debate is important.
Explain what is at stake, why it is worthwhile (or not worthwhile) to argue about this topic, and what the potential outcomes or impacts of this issue may be.
Cite from at least one research source in this section
Argument - Position #1
Using research to identify, define and and explain a position you agree with
Cite from at least one research source in this section
Counter-Argument Position #2
Using research to identify, define and and explain an alternate or opposing position
Cite from at least one research source in this section
Conclusion