English Composition (SDA)

English Composition Self-directed Assessment 06

Assessments Content

Deliverable 06: English Composition

Competency

Show ability to use standard professional English in formal written documents.

Instructions

Familiarize yourself with the strategies of research and produce an original five page minimum persuasive research essay using only

the Rasmussen College library to find varied academic resources/databases. Choose five current, varied (by type), and credible

sources to use in writing to support your topic which should result in a five page essay that persuades the reader that your

perspective on a debatable topic is the correct position to take. Your APA paper should demonstrate your ability to engage the

reader, provide a strong thesis with pattern for development, incorporate in-text citations as needed, and include a final

reference page listing and using research resources as described above. Here is the topic for your persuasive essay

assignment: