Instructions 1. Select one resource (article, research paper, etc.) you plan to use for your upcoming argumentative research essay. The resource. (Tip: use the strongest, best resource you have found so far; you do not have to use this resource in your final essay reference list unless you decide to keep it.)
2. Write a one-paragraph summary of the article (150-200 words). Topic sentence: include information about the author and source of the article; include the main idea of the article Supporting sentences (4-6): include the main ideas and key details; do not include irrelevant supporting details Concluding sentence: paraphrase the main idea of the passage and explain the reason you have selected this resource for your upcoming essay.
3. Write a one-paragraph response to the article (150-200 words). Topic sentence: state your opinion / stand regarding the main idea of the article Supporting sentences (4-6): explain your opinion Concluding sentence: restate your opinion and show how you are going to use this resource in your upcoming essay.
4. Include the active ) of your source at the end of your assignment. Note: You do not need to use in-text citations for this assignment. Remember to use quotation marks for the direct quotes, if you use any. Submission and grading Save the summary and response paragraphs in one Microsoft Word document, with your name in the title Summary and Response) Upload your assignment before the due date. There is only one submission allowed for this assignment.
