Read and grade my argument essay from 2013 prompt?

julijewelz
Tue, 04 Mar 2014 03:45:32 +0000

I agree with other posters that when you try to argue both sides it sounds too neutral and more like a history lesson instead of a persuasive essay. I remember this prompt when I took the exam last year(got a 5), but unfortunately I forgot exactly what I wrote about I just remember referencing some literary work(which I forgot) and talking about slavery because thats what came to mind when I thought of ownership without working. And I remember another one of my friends talked about communism and capitalism which also relates to ownership and property which I thought was cool. Just try not to make it too complicated, they just want to see if you know how to make an argument, defend and support it. Of course you should mention a counterargument but like the poster above me said, quickly explain why that counterargument isn’t right. Even if you feel like you’re the type of person who could agree with either side, just pretend that you only agree with one side in your essay. You can do it! :)