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Persuasive Essay/Researched Argument
Tau, Pheto "Is Africa a Basket Case?"
Pheto Tau composed the following essay as an argument of refutation in response to an editorial in the Daily Wildcat. This essay, winner of the 1999 English 107 essay contest, is followed by advice from the writer and comments from the instructor. Includes Annotated Bibliography.
Marissa's essay convincingly persuades readers that the African Burial Ground Project, which reveals the history of the first African American Slaves, is in great need of funding. This essay is followed by advice from the writer and comments from the instructor.
Resin, Greg Mark "The War on Terror: And the Need to Proceed with Diplomacy"
Williams,
Kathryn Francis "Nudity: Art or Pornography" Revised persuasive essay part of a portfolio. Sample assignment
sheet provided.
Concerned about environmental issues in Oregon, Pamela uses a persuasive letter to call her fellow citizens to action. The annotated bibliography for this essay can be found in the Student's Guide.