Coherent Writing You have been assigned to compose a persuasive essay, arguing either for or against mandatory school uniforms.Question 1Which would be the most coherent manner to compose this essay?ResponsesA Discuss your personal experience with school uniforms.Discuss your personal experience with school uniforms.B State your thesis, make arguments for it, and refute arguments against it.State your thesis, make arguments for it, and refute arguments against it.C State a thesis, then state a counter-thesis, and make the best argument possible for each.State a thesis, then state a counter-thesis, and make the best argument possible for each.D Compare and contrast schools with mandatory school uniforms and schools without mandatory school uniforms.Compare and contrast schools with mandatory school uniforms and schools without mandatory school uniforms.Question 2Which TWO statements would be most fit to include in a persuasive essay arguing FOR mandatory school uniforms?ResponsesA School uniforms are a very controversial issue today.School uniforms are a very controversial issue today.B Some claim that school uniforms unfairly enforce conformity.Some claim that school uniforms unfairly enforce conformity.C School uniforms would lend a true sense of community to the school.School uniforms would lend a true sense of community to the school.D School uniforms are often recommended by administration, but often resisted by the student body.School uniforms are often recommended by administration, but often resisted by the student body.E Students wearing school uniforms means that richer students can't flaunt their brand name fashions, and poorer students don't have to feel inferior.

If you wished to write an article for the school newspaper arguing against school uniforms, which of these sentences would be best to include to support this position?ResponsesA Some school uniforms are plain ugly, but others are not so bad.Some school uniforms are plain ugly, but others are not so bad.B School uniforms work well in some places, but not so well in other places.School uniforms work well in some places, but not so well in other places.C People who argue for school uniforms often say that they create cohesion among a student body.People who argue for school uniforms often say that they create cohesion among a student body.D School uniforms are a bad idea because a student should have access to freedom of self-expression

This week you will write the outline for your persuasive essay.Persuasive writing is meant to convince a reader about a particular idea or focus, usually one that you believe in or one you have an opinion on. Whether you are arguing against junk food at school or petitioning for a raise from your boss, persuasion is a skill that everyone should know. To write a persuasive essay follow this outline:            I.    IntroductionA. Grab the reader’s attention by using a “hook”B. Provide needed background informationC. Close with a thesis statement that reveals the position to be argued.II.         BodyA.  Claim #1: Reason/Evidence that supports the thesis statement1. Supporting Evidence2. Supporting EvidenceB. Claim #2: Reason/Evidence that supports the thesis statement1. Supporting Evidence2. Supporting EvidenceC. Claim #3: Reason/Evidence that supports the thesis statement1. Supporting Evidence2. Supporting EvidenceIII. ConclusionA. Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence.1. Remember to avoid bringing up any new ideas in the conclusion. References:List 3 references in APA formatYour document should:Be 12pt in sizeBe in Times New Roman fontHave 1-inch marginsInclude 3 references in APA format

Scenario: In this assignment, you will make two contrasting normative arguments about what one ought to do. Both arguments will be about the same topic; thus, at least one of the arguments will contradict your personal opinion. You will compose the arguments in standard form, as a series of statements that end with your conclusion. Do not write your arguments as an essay.

The following is a draft of a student essay. It may contain errors.School Uniforms     (1) The idea of requiring students to wear school uniforms in schools is a growing conversation across the United States. (2) Since the 2013–2014 school year, a higher percentage of public schools located in cities required students to wear uniforms compared to schools located in suburban areas. (3) More schools require students to wear school uniforms because they benefit student safety and academic performance.     (4) School uniforms discourage crime and increase the level of student safety at school, especially in schools located in urban areas. (5) In a recent study of an urban school located in Atlanta, reports of vandalism, student fights, and gang activity seemed to decrease. (6) Even though it had only been a few months since students began wearing uniforms, school administrators already knew it would change the school atmosphere. (7) The administration reported that the uniforms prevented students from concealing things under baggy clothing. (8) Furthermore, the teachers stated that it was easier to keep track of students while on field trips and intruders were easier to recognize because they stood out from the rest of the student body. (9) Overall, campus safety improved and students felt safer during school hours.     (10) Academically, implementing school uniform policies keeps students focused on their education rather than their outfits. (11) Students have one less thing to worry about—and they can concentrate on other things that are more relevant to school, including homework, studying, and extracurricular activities. (12) When all students are dressed alike, they are no longer peer pressured to dress a certain way based on the latest fashion trend. (13) This, in turn, results in less bullying at school for those who dress differently than their peers. (14) School uniforms will steer the focus back to what is important: learning.   (15) Appearance at school should not be a factor that students have to worry about, so requiring students to wear uniforms will only benefit them. (16) With school uniforms, students will no longer have to lie awake worrying about fitting in when they could be spending their time studying for their next math quiz the next day.16Which sentence from the passage best demonstrates the author making a "hasty generalization," a conclusion in an argument that is based on insufficient evidence? A. sentence 4 B. sentence 6 C. sentence 11 D. sentence 9

Which argument about school uniforms would most likely appeal to an audience of parents?A.School uniforms will lead to savings when it comes to clothes shopping.B.School uniforms will compromise students' ability to express themselves.C.School uniforms will help students represent their school in a positive way.D.School uniforms will fail to hide social class differences between students.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS