Compose a persuasive essay that has a clear three-part structure (introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion) in response to the prompt.
Prompt: Many of our readings suggest that those who use the word evil to accuse others are often the ones who are frequently unethical themselves and, in a few cases, actually guilty of committing crimes against individuals and/or humanity. History furthermore suggests that the word evil is often used to discriminate against and disenfranchise individuals and groups by invoking fear of those who are different in some way.
Using three (3) of the works we have covered during the second half of the term decide who can best define evil and how we can guard against individuals and groups who use the term evil to abuse the innocent by invoking fear.
While you do not have to formally site a source – You need to indicate from which text the examples and references come from by using signal phrases such as: Mackay and Allenargue . . ., Euripides’ Medea asserts . . ., or Knoll cautions . . . Be sure to save your work frequently to guard against technical mishaps. Use the electronic tools available to help you edit your work.
Technical Requirements:
- A minimum 2.5 pages and a maximum of 4 pages
- Provide signal phrases and in-text citations for all paraphrases and direct quotations
- Double space the document throughout
- Select an easy to read size 12 font
- Adhere to standard one-inch margins