In this paper, you are to going to “argue to predict.” Your topic is “Facing the Future,” and your argument will center around three things that you predict will change in the future (for better or worse).

Text: The Blair Reader (eighth edition)
pages: 506-564

This is a copy of the instructions that my professor gave to me. The dead line is 11:59 PM Thursday.

In your argument synthesis, you will first formulate a one sentence claim to state your position

(thesis statement) that comes at the end of the introductory paragraph. Your claim in this paper

will establish your three predictions. You will use at least three articles from your Chapter 10 in The Blair Reader, but you may use as many articles as you want.

You must cite each of your sources at least once each (quote or paraphrase) and you must cite something at least once per paragraph. You should not utilize any other outside sources for this assignment (other than your own bank of knowledge). Your three body paragraphs should be devoted to each of your three predictions. You will also need to construct a general introduction that introduces the controversy and a thoughtful conclusion to close the discussion.

Remember, the nature of synthesis is to examine many different sources and ideas. The passage
or sentence you cite may back up your viewp01oint or you may cite information in order to refute
the author’s claim (if you have a good rebuttal).

Please note that a strong argument relies on expert opinion and logic. You may also use the
ethical appeal discussed in class. The more you rely on these writers’ ideas, the better, but make
sure that their words are being used to back up your own ideas and that your sources are not
simply talking for you.

Your argument synthesis will be a minimum of five paragraphs in length and follow the
guidelines and characteristics of the textbook’s description of this paper. You may go over the
required number of paragraphs to suit your purpose.
Peer edits and one-on-one conferences will allow you to work with classmates and the instructor
for feedback on each step of your paper. The final draft of your argument should be presented

? in MLA format (general format and proper citations)
? using at least three assigned sources (quote, paraphrase) and no other outside sources
? using at least one citation per body paragraph
? with a works cited page, titled appropriately
? including a thoughtful title

In this paper, you are to going to “argue to predict.” Your topic is “Facing the Future,” and your argument will center around three things that you predict will change in the future (for better or worse).

Text: The Blair Reader (eighth edition)
pages: 506-564

This is a copy of the instructions that my professor gave to me. The dead line is 11:59 PM Thursday.

In your argument synthesis, you will first formulate a one sentence claim to state your position

(thesis statement) that comes at the end of the introductory paragraph. Your claim in this paper

will establish your three predictions. You will use at least three articles from your Chapter 10 in The Blair Reader, but you may use as many articles as you want.

You must cite each of your sources at least once each (quote or paraphrase) and you must cite something at least once per paragraph. You should not utilize any other outside sources for this assignment (other than your own bank of knowledge). Your three body paragraphs should be devoted to each of your three predictions. You will also need to construct a general introduction that introduces the controversy and a thoughtful conclusion to close the discussion.

Remember, the nature of synthesis is to examine many different sources and ideas. The passage
or sentence you cite may back up your viewpoint or you may cite information in order to refute
the author’s claim (if you have a good rebuttal).

Please note that a strong argument relies on expert opinion and logic. You may also use the
ethical appeal discussed in class. The more you rely on these writers’ ideas, the better, but make
sure that their words are being used to back up your own ideas and that your sources are not
simply talking for you.

Your argument synthesis will be a minimum of five paragraphs in length and follow the
guidelines and characteristics of the textbook’s description of this paper. You may go over the
required number of paragraphs to suit your purpose.
Peer edits and one-on-one conferences will allow you to work with classmates and the instructor
for feedback on each step of your paper. The final draft of your argument should be presented

? in MLA format (general format and proper citations)
? using at least three assigned sources (quote, paraphrase) and no other outside sources
? using at least one citation per body paragraph
? with a works cited page, titled appropriately
? including a thoughtful title