Persuasive Essay Prompt

Global Studies Persuasive Essay
“The Seven Page Paper”
Guidelines:
You Must: You Should: You Cannot:
Include a thesis statement
and a clear call to action.
Include a persuasive
argument concerning why
this is a problem and the
means to solve the issue
Write seven FULL pages,
double spaced, 12 point
Times New Roman font
Follow APA format for the
cover page, margins,
running headers, in-text
citations and bibliography.
Use TurnItIn.com
Pick a topic that you are
passionate about
Use NoodleBib
Use PowerLibrary, JSTOR,
and other Library resources
PROOFREAD!! Little
mistakes add up.
Select a topic primarily set
in the United States
Cite Wikipedia
Select the same topic as
another student in the class.
Include pictures, maps, or
images on the title page or
main body of writing. (You
may add appendices)
Use block quotes
Deadlines:
Assigned: March 2, 2012
Outline & Bibliography March 19, 2012
What Happened: March 30, 2012
What’s Happening: April 18, 2012
Final Submission: May 4, 2012