ENGL1201: Research Essay Proposal Assignment

Assignment 

Description

Your essay should have a clear introduction with a central thesis statement, three to four body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You MUST use direct quotations in your essay. Just as a reminder, and a check list to make sure you are on track for your final essay

1. Your final essay is on the topic you proposed in your essay proposal assignment. An environmental (i.e climate/planet earth/green) initiative within your field of study.
2. You are required to have 4 sources in your final paper: 2 peer reviewed sources, 1 popular source and the Everything Change anthology (your options are: The Editor's Introduction, Half-Eaten Cities, OR "Losing What we Can't Live Without") (2024). You can find the link to this anthology in your D2L table of contents under the folder "Course Readings" There is a link to the book. Click on "Get The Book" and it will take you to the table of contents. Click on the link for whichever of the 3 options you chose. 
3. You should have already found 1 peer reviewed source and 1 popular source in your library process assignment. These are the same sources you will use in your essay. Then you are responsible for finding one more peer reviewed source on your own
4. All four of these sources need to be correctly referenced in your reference page at the end of your essay
5. All four of these sources need to be correctly cited within your essay (author's last name, date of publication, page number)
6. You need to have 1 direct quotation from your choice of text from the Everything Change anthology in your introduction 
7. You need 1 direct quotation in each body paragraph from whichever of these 3 options you chose for a total of (minimum) 4 direct quotations from this Everything Change source
8. You need (minimum) 1 direct quotation from each of your other 3 sources
9. You are not only summarizing or paraphrasing information about your topic. You are creating an analytical argument this is from your "So what" factor as to why this topic/initiative is important.

Questions

1. Why is this an important initiative and what contributions does it make to your field of work or study?
2. What are the benefits and drawbacks of the initiative(s) you researched?
3. If you were in change of deciding on governmental grant funding for this initiative in your industry, would you support it? Why or why not?

Brief Summary of Assessment Requirements

This assignment requires students to write a structured analytical essay on an environmental initiative within their field of study. The key requirements include:

1. Essay Structure
   • Introduction with a clear central thesis statement.
   • Three to four body paragraphs, each developing a specific aspect of the argument.
   • A conclusion summarizing the analysis and reinforcing the argument.
2. Use of Sources
   • Total of 4 sources:
     • 2 peer-reviewed sources
     • 1 popular source
     • 1 text from the Everything Change anthology (2024), e.g., The Editor's Introduction, Half-Eaten Cities, or "Losing What We Can't Live Without"
   • Sources must be correctly cited in-text (author, year, page number) and listed in the reference page.
3. Direct Quotations
   • At least 1 direct quote from the anthology in the introduction.
   • 1 direct quote in each body paragraph from the anthology (minimum of 4 quotes).
   • At least 1 direct quote from each of the other 3 sources.
4. Analytical Focus
   • The essay should go beyond summarizing; it must present an analytical argument, explaining the importance and impact of the initiative.
5. Guiding Questions
   • Why is the initiative important?
   • What are the benefits and drawbacks?
   • Would you support governmental funding for this initiative? Why or why not?

Step-by-Step Approach Guided by the Academic Mentor

1. Understanding the Assignment Goals

The mentor started by ensuring the student understood the purpose of the essay: to create an analytical argument about an environmental initiative rather than simply summarizing information.

2. Selecting and Organizing Sources

• Reviewed previously found sources from the library process assignment.
• Guided the student to find an additional peer-reviewed source.
• Clarified how to incorporate direct quotations from all sources, emphasizing proper in-text citation and referencing.

3. Crafting the Thesis Statement

• Assisted the student in formulating a clear, concise thesis in the introduction.
• Ensured it reflected the “so what” factor why the initiative matters in their field.

4. Structuring Body Paragraphs

• Advised on logical sequencing: each paragraph focused on a key aspect:
  1. Importance of the initiative
  2. Benefits and drawbacks
  3. Personal evaluation (e.g., funding decision)
• Integrated direct quotes from the anthology and other sources in each paragraph to support arguments.

5. Writing the Conclusion

• Encouraged a summary of analytical insights.
• Reinforced the thesis by connecting evidence from all sources.

6. Final Checks

• Reviewed citation accuracy and reference page formatting.
• Ensured direct quotations met the minimum requirements.
• Checked alignment with the assignment rubric and analytical focus.

Outcome Achieved

• The student produced a well-structured essay with a clear thesis, coherent arguments, and properly cited sources.
• The essay met all requirements: introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, direct quotations, and references.
• The analytical perspective on the environmental initiative was clearly articulated, demonstrating understanding of its significance, benefits, and potential drawbacks.

Learning Objectives Covered

1. Develop a central thesis statement and maintain analytical focus.
2. Identify and effectively integrate multiple sources including peer-reviewed, popular, and anthology texts.
3. Apply proper citation and referencing skills in academic writing.
4. Construct logical, coherent body paragraphs supporting the central argument.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis rather than mere summarization.
6. Evaluate the practical and academic implications of an environmental initiative.

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