“Cuss Time” by Jill McCorkle in the Online Resources – e Learn- Week 7
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Communications 11041 – Research Essay Instructions Fall 2019
Write a 5 paragraph argument essay based on one of the following readings from our
textbook and online resources:
A) “Cuss Time” by Jill McCorkle in the Online Resources – e Learn- Week 7
B) “What Pro Hockey Got to Do with World Peace? – Stand on Guard for the Game and Kids We
Love” by Raffi Cavoukian in the Online Resources – eLearn – Week 7
C) “The Slender Trap” by Trina Piscatelli on page 129 of Essay Essentials
D) “Shopping Around” by AnikoHencz on page 146 of Essay Essentials
E) “Labouring the Walmart way” by Deenu Parmar on page 282 of Essay Essentials
F) “Embraced by the Needle” by Gabor Mate on page 284 of Essay Essentials
G) “Cellphone restrictions coming to Ontario schools in November” by Kristin Rushowy – eLearn
Choose one of the questions below. Answer the question using complete paragraphs
and full sentences.
Edit carefully for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
Minimum 750 word essay
Your final grade will be based on your ability to organize your points into clear
sentences and paragraphs, free from mechanical errors.
1. In “Cuss Time” Jill McCorkle argues for the importance of freedom of speech, which by
necessity includes swear words. However, some people say that there is too much bad
language used in our society. Where do we draw the line? How important is freedom
of speech? Is there too much “bad language” used in society? Write a 5-paragraph
essay arguing one side of this topic. Make sure to have a counterpoint and respond to it
for your second body paragraph.
2. Do you think violence in sports is justified? In “What’s Pro Hockey Got to do with World
Peace? Raffi Cavoukian argues that violence should not be tolerated on the rink during
a hockey game if it is not tolerated in society. Write a 5-paragraph essay arguing one
side of this topic. Make sure to have a counterpoint and respond to if for your second
body paragraph.
3. In the “Slender Trap,” Trina Piscatelli argues that anorexia nervosa is an illness caused by
negative social conditions for young women. Do you agree? Write a 5 paragraph essay arguing
one side of the topic. Make sure to have a counterpoint and respond to it for your second body
paragraph.
4. In “Shopping Around,” AnikoHencz discusses some of the negative aspects of online
shopping. What do you think? Write a 5 paragraph essay arguing one side of this topic. Make
sure to have a counterpoint and respond to it in your second body paragraph.
5. In “Labouring the Walmart Way,” Deenu Parmar argues that employers fail to pay their
employees a Living Wage, making many of them eligible for social assistance. What do you
think? Write a 5-paragraph essay arguing one side of this topic. Make sure to have a counter
point and respond to in your second body paragraph.
6. In “Embraced by the Needle,” Gabor Mate argues that addictions always originate in
unhappiness, even if hidden. What do you think? Write a 5-paragraph essay arguing one side
of this topic. Make sure to have a counterpoint in your second body paragraph.
7. In “Cellphone restrictions coming to Ontario schools in November” Kristin Rushowy states
that critics argue the new law is unenforceable and will create conflict between teachers and
students. What do you think? Write a 5-paragraph essay arguing one side of the topic. Make
sure to have a counterpoint in your second body paragraph.
Assignment Due Dates:
1. Proposal and Annotation Assignment – dropbox – Wednesday, November13
2. Research Essay Outline – dropbox – Wednesday, November 20
3. Research Essay – dropbox and hardcopy – Wednesday, December 4
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