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Write a argumentative essay discussing how sports influences or affects society/culture. As with every assignment in this class, critical thinking is always a part of the work. However, for this essay, along with critical thinking, you must use three to five credible and researched sources to support your essay.
What is the first thing I should do? The first thing you should do is to think critically about the topic and perhaps do light research to increase your knowledge on the topic. For example, some questions that may come to mind are, “Why are sports so popular in our culture or society?” or, “Why do individuals love sports?” or, “What to people get out of sports?” You get the idea. You can increase your personal knowledge by FIRST doing light research and by asking questions about sports so that you can find which stance or position you wish to focus on in the essay.
Can my paper focus on any type of sports? Yes, your paper can focus on any type of sports and any level of sports. Ex. Football, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, etc.
Can my paper have any angle? Yes, your paper can have ANY angle you choose. For example, if you wish to focus your essay on, let us say, “The economic and social impact of the NFL”, that would be acceptable. Additionally, “How unity can be found in baseball” is also an acceptable focus.
Each student will write his or her own essay; however, the oral presentation will be group-based.For the oral presentation, groups must present for 5 to 7 minutes. The oral presentation is the same topic as the essay, however, your respective group (group you have been working with all semester in class) will decide what will be presented about the topic.
Like the essay, the oral presentation can have any focus. For example, a group may decide that they wish to do an oral presentation just focusing on the economic impact of football, etc. It is up to the group. Because the presentation is only 5-7 minutes, your group must be strategic in how it presents information. Meaning, pick an angle on the topic that can be
presented in that period. Remember, your individual essay is separate from the oral presentation.
