Reflecting on the seven
gender-related videos for Module 2, write a well-organized and
well-supported essay in which you help challenge society’s limiting gender
narratives.
A well-organized essay has a
beginning, middle, and an end. The beginning, or introduction, should include
an opening sentence to grab your reader’s attention. Follow the opening
sentence with a brief background on the topic or situation. In this case, it
would be an explanation of gender roles, stereotypes, myths, and/or controls in
society today. The last sentence of the introduction is the thesis statement.
The thesis states the main point of the essay, which in this case, would be a
statement affirming what needs to be done to limit gender narratives in society
today.
A well-supported essay includes
supporting points, details, and examples. For this essay, you must decide the
best way to organize the body of the paper. Will you have a paragraph for each
change? Will you divide the body of your paper into three or more paragraphs, one
for each point? In any case, each body paragraph must support (explain) your
reasoning (rationale) using specific details.Each body paragraph must have a topic
sentence that states the main point of the paragraph.
The conclusion typically
summarizes the main points of the essay and/or closes with a lasting impression
that connects the reader to their world. In this case, where is our society
headed? Is it too late for change?
Be sure to proofread your essay
and edit for proper grammar, punctuation, diction (word choice), and spelling,
as errors in sentence skills will lower a final grade. A grade will be
determined based on the Module 2 Case expectations and the Trident University
General Education rubric for English.
Papers must be double-spaced in
Times or Times New Roman font (12 cpi) with standard one-inch margins.
The first person “I” is
not used in a formal essay, nor is the passive “you.” In place of
“you,” “one” may be used.
No secondary sources are to be
used in the process of writing this first paper; it is to be entirely written
based on one’s point of view and supported with body points and details.
Assignment
Expectations
·
Write an essay (no less than
three pages in length) that states an original thesis statement
that challenges society’s limiting gender narratives.
·
Demonstrate the ability to make
and support an Argumentative claim in a well supported, organized, and cohesive
essay.
·
Argumentation,
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