ENG101 Grantham University LGBTQ Rights and Discrimination Persuasive Essay
Humanities
Criteria
The should contain the following basic features:
A well-defined issue that is controversial by nature
A clear thesis statement that demonstrates the position you will be taking throughout the essay
A counter argument defending the opposing viewpoint
A refutation to or compromise with the counter argument
In addition to the above, the rough draft of your essay should be:
From 500 to 700 words in length, typed in Times New Roman, 12pt. font, double-spaced, with one inch margins
Written primarily in third person
Edited for spelling, mechanical, grammatical, and typing errors
Five Paragraphs
A clear persuasive thesis statement in the first paragraph after the topic is introduced and the importance of the issue is clear to the reader
Logical transitions between the into, the body, and the conclusion
Body paragraphs that support the persuasive thesis with evidence as well as address the opposing viewpoints
A conclusion that wraps up all the information presented in the body
