English Language and Composition

Reading Time: 15 minutes

Suggested Writing Time: 40 minutes

Directions: The following prompt is based on the accompanying six sources.

This question requires you to integrate a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written

essay. Refer to the sources to support your position; avoid mere paraphrase or summary.

Your argument should be central; the sources should support this argument.

Remember to attribute both direct and indirect citations.

Introduction

Include relevant background information about your topic. Two or three sentences describing the issue will suffice.

Assignment

Read the following sources (including any introductory information) carefully. Then, in

an essay that synthesizes at least three of the sources for support, discuss the factors that should be considered when deciding ______(your topic here).

Refer to the sources as Source A, Source B, etc.; titles are included for your convenience.

Source A (Last name if known or title of source for unsigned articles)

Source B (Last name if known or title of source for unsigned articles)

Source C (Last name if known or title of source for unsigned articles)

Source D (Last name if known or title of source for unsigned articles)

Source E (Last name if known or title of source for unsigned articles)

SOURCE A
Title of source
By Author’s Name.
Original Publication Name
Date of Publication

Except of article goes here


Include the URL for all electronic sources at the bottom of the page

SOURCE B

Title of source
By Author’s Name.
Original Publication Name
Date of Publication

Except of article goes here


Include the URL for all electronic sources at the bottom of the page

SOURCE C
Title of source
By Author’s Name.
Original Publication Name
Date of Publication

Except of article goes here


Include the URL for all electronic sources at the bottom of the page

SOURCE D
Title of source
By Author’s Name.
Original Publication Name
Date of Publication

Except of article goes here


Include the URL for all electronic sources at the bottom of the page

SOURCE D
Title of source
By Author’s Name.
Original Publication Name
Date of Publication

This is where your visual source should appear.

Include the URL for all electronic sources at the bottom of the page

SOURCE F
Title of source
By Author’s Name.
Original Publication Name
Date of Publication

Excerpt of article goes here

Include the URL for all electronic sources at the bottom of the page