I have attached all the files provided by the instructor. Just need to follow the instruction and need to include all the items mentioned. Should be plagiarism-free.

The final project for ENGL 1302 is an argumentative research paper that develops an argumentative claim related to the course theme: homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. This is not a strictly informative report wherein you simply compile information you’ve gathered from other sources. Instead, I want you to take a stand about an issue related to homelessness or poverty or food insecurity. Your research will be used to establish a context for the argument and support your claim.

Thesis Statement—You research paper must have a clear, focused thesis statement that establishes your claim. Depending on your topic and the type of argument you are making, it might be beneficial to use the word “because” in the thesis statement and give your reasons (which would also serve as a preview of your main points in your “I Say” section).

Context or “They Say” Section—You should include a summary of the overall conversation—the main arguments made in your research area. In this summary, you should mention all of the important, necessary information that a person who is unfamiliar with your topic would need. You should use summaries, paraphrases, and quotations from your relevant sources to illustrate the different points-of-view that emerge from your research.

“I Say” Section—This section is the bulk of your essay. You should include your argument with support from outside source materials. Remember not to use “dangling quotes;” instead, blend the source author’s words with your own. (Use the sandwich method of giving an introduction to your quote, giving the quote, and then giving an explanation of the quote.) All of your source material should be helping you prove your point.

Naysayer—Don’t forget to address the opposing arguments and give your refutation of these arguments. You must include at least one naysayer source which you will refute.

“So What?”—Make sure that you answer the “so what?” question at some point in your text. It may make sense to put this at the end of your essay, but it depends upon your topic and your argument.

Citations and Works Cited Page—You should have at least six sources (sources from our class readings may be used but do not count as one of the 6) documented according to MLA format on your Works Cited page. You need to appropriately cite these sources throughout your essay using correct MLA format.

Types of Sources—Your essay should include sources showing a variety of authors and source types. In other words, don’t get all of your research from the New York Times or from one author. Vary your research and draw from different voices. NOTE: You must use at least one journal article from the library’s databases.

• Organize your essay using an appropriate pattern that makes rhetorical sense considering your purpose and audience.

• Your essay must be at least 2,000 words in length. It should be typed, double-spaced, 1” margins, 12-point font.

• Your essay must be submitted as a Microsoft Word file to eCampus by 11:59pm on the due date.

• Pick an appropriate topic related to the course theme.

• Brainstorm ideas about what you already know about the topic.

• Go to the library and/or the library’s website to research more information about the topic. If you have trouble finding sources, ask a reference librarian for help.

• Take notes from your sources keeping track of where all quotes, paraphrases, and summaries come from.

• Group your ideas into similar categories and start to form a rough outline.

• Decide what your claim/argument will be and write a thesis statement and outline with topic sentences.

• Use your outline to write a rough draft that includes evidence in each main point paragraph.

• Revise and edit your rough draft. Use the feedback from your peers and instructor to changes parts of your essay that are weak.

• Proofread and polish before turning in the final draft.

Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas without giving credit and is a serious academic offense. It can range from:

• Turning in a paper any part of which you did not write, 

• Cutting and pasting a paper together from various sources without attributing the sources correctly,

• Changing a few words but basically keeping most of the words and sentence structure of the original,

• Using the ideas of another without giving credit to the person who originally had the idea.

• Using the exact words of the source without using quotation marks even if you give the name of the source.

• If you plagiarize on your research project, you can expect to receive an F.

This essay is worth 30% of your final grade for the course. Please see the rubric on eCampus for specific information on how you will be evaluated.

The final draft of your full research paper will be due Monday, October 11th 2021.