Analytical Essay

-An analytical essay exploring language and power, specifically how race comes into play with it. The word limit is 1,500 to 2,000 words. -Avoid general or vague comments or personal opinion -Show awareness of the complexity of the issue and avoid simplistic or obvious claims -Formulate a position that goes beyond the research itself, using the research as a starting point -Show evidence of in-depth thinking about the topic -Present a focused, coherent, logical argument -Have a clear and specific thesis that 1) makes a claim of some kind (not just saying "This paper will examine..."); 2) is not stating a fact (it must be possible to disagree with the thesis); 3) is not a list (e.g., "There are three reasons for high tuition fees"); 4) is not too broad; 5) is not merely personal opinion -Incorporate relevant and carefully chosen research as evidence, without letting the research overwhelm your own ideas -Avoid unsubstantiated claims or unanalyzed evidence