Argument Essay Topic: Are digital books the best choice?

 

None of us could have predicted the many changes to our circumstances that 2020 has brought us. It has been a year of significant upheaval and change. One of those changes has been a move toward online digital textbooks. Some people may say that the online textbook is more affordable; others think it’s easier to use or has more features than a traditional textbook. Some people consider it a better option for environmental reasons. Still, digital textbooks present a series of technological challenges that all students are not prepared to take on; also, it requires internet access, which can put students who do not have or cannot afford the high speed internet access necessary to simply use the book. Do we really need more screen time? Is the savings worth it? Using your own experiences and the attached 2018 article, your essay should answer the question: Do you think online digital textbooks are the best choice for SAC students today?

 

Take a position on the issue and defend it through 2 good reasons in a 5-paragraph argument essay. Make sure you meet the stated requirements.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

· An introduction with a clear underlined thesis statement.

 

· A minimum of 2 paragraphs of your argument (one paragraph for each point of your position, including sufficient support).

 

· A paragraph with a counterargument and your refutation.

 

· A conclusion.

 

· In MLA format:

 

· Two in-text citations – paraphrases, not quotations – with information from the attached article in support of your position or against it.

 

· A Works Cited page.

 

Your grade will include the following steps:

 

Step 1 – Read the attached source article. Take notes about your ideas as you read.

 

Step 2 – Choose your position and brainstorm on it.

 

Step 3 – Outline the main points of your argument and create your counterargument.

 

Step 4 – Develop your 2 main points and include 2 paraphrases.

 

Step 5 – Type your paper (font 12, double space).

 

Step 6 – Edit and proofread your paper before you upload it to the appropriate spot on Canvas.

 

You may use a dictionary, a thesaurus, the attached article, and The Writer’s Reference during the exam, but NOT the Internet. You may ask questions. If you need help uploading your document, call the bilingual IT help line at 773-878-3855.

 

This is the rubric that will be used to grade your exam:

 

Argument Essay Rubric – EXAM (Composition II)

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