ENG 102 Convergence: Spring '14 (14909)

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This guide has been designed for MCC students taking English 102. It serves as a starting point for the researched argument paper (wp1 and wp2). Use the tabs at the top of the guide to get started finding, using and evaluating information for your assignments.

L.A. Times editorial attacking Gina Rinehart's suggestion on pay for Australian workers and against having a minimum wage.

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"Thomas Jefferson's rough draft is the core document for an exploration of the antecedents to some critical phrases and concepts in the Declaration of Independence. This critical document combines Jefferson's first draft and changes made by the congressional committee appointed to draft a declaration and then by the entire Congress."

Provides 14 categories to explore for potential topics, multiple points-of-view, and strong examples of argumentation.

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Check out this gateway of guides to help you with research. In-particular, check out "Google Searching" and the English 101 Argumentative Essay guide.