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Paper Instructions:

Write a 750-1000 word essay about a topic in which you argue for the existence of a particular phenomenon by stating a generalization about the topic. Then you will support that generalization (in the form of a thesis statement) by choosing to write a single-example illustration essay or a multiple-example illustration essay  

Purpose: Throughout Unit V, we have discussed the conventions of the illustration essay. The purpose of this assignment is to measure your mastery of those conventions by putting your knowledge to practice. In a larger context, the purpose of writing an illustration essay is to convey an idea to the reader by providing illustrations (examples) that will solidify the existence of a topic.

Process: For the illustration essay, you will complete the following steps:

Choose a topic: See the methods for developing a topic and the suggested list of topics in 
Decide if you want to write a single-example or multiple-example essay: 
Collect illustrations: See Unit V, Lesson 1, for more information about different kinds of illustrations.
Craft your thesis statement: Note that you want to craft your thesis according to whether you choose to write a single-example or a multiple-example essay.

Stylistic details: All essays must meet the following requirements:

750-1000 words.
Write in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.
Include one-inch margins on all sides.
Use double spacing (top-to-bottom every page, to include above and below titles and centered words).
Include an APA title page (for all essays) and reference list that includes all of the sources used in the essay.
Include a header.
Include page numbers (upper-right corner only).
Adhere to APA convention and documentation style 
At least one source is required. All sources used must be cited.