healthy fear of failure, Writing homework help

1. In the essay In Praise of the F Word, Mary Sherry states that the threat of flunking is a
positive teaching tool. She believes that students can be more successful if they have a
“healthy fear of failure”. Write an argumentative essay in which you argue against or
support Sherry’s opinion about the relationship between grades and academic success.

INTRODUCTION:

a) Hook

b) Summary of the selected article (start with the author’s main idea): 5-8 sentences long

c) Student’s thesis statement= your opinion on the topic that you will support in the essay

BODY PARAGRAPHS:

-# 1 and 2- your position on the issue
–

# 3- counter-argument (opposing view point)
–

# 4- acknowledgement of the counter-argument or refutation of the counter-argument

CONCLUSION:

a) refer back to the author of the article

b) paraphrase your thesis and briefly restate your supporting examples

c) final concluding thoughts

Essay requirements: Citation Requirements:
.

a) Models for Writers textbook
.

b) 3 other sources- can be online or printed
You need to incorporate a summary of the selected article in the introductory paragraph.
• The body paragraphs of the essay must include at least 2 direct quotes and 2
paraphrases. A quote cannot be more than 1-2 sentences long.

Format Requirement:
. a) MLA citation format
. b) Double-space
. c) 1 inch margins
. d) Times New Roman font (black)
. e) Length: 3-4 pages