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M6A1: Persuasive Scholarship Essay   In Modules 2-4, we learned about the complete writing process and the steps necessary to write a clear, concise, and enjoyable to read document

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M6A1: Persuasive Scholarship Essay  

In Modules 2-4, we learned about the complete writing process and the steps necessary to write a clear, concise, and enjoyable to read document. As we have progressed through Module 5, we have been learning how to plan and write professional communications that inform and persuade. For this writing assignment we will apply all of our learning toward writing a persuasive essay.

Imagine that you are applying for an Excelsior College Alumni Scholarship.  You will write an essay that not only describes yourself and your educational and career goals but applies what you learned in Module 5 on persuasive writing to convince the Alumni Scholarship Selection Committee that you should be the individual chosen for the scholarship being offered. (Note: Because this is a persuasive essay, it is preferred that you use first person language for this writing style.)

For this assignment you will compose an essay by going through the writing process step-by-step to develop your final reflective essay paper.  This will include:

• Pre-writing - thinking about your messages and what you want to convey;
• Writing a first draft - capturing all your messages; and
• Revising and finalizing - using the tools you learned in Module 3 to revise, edit, and proofread your paper. 

In Module 5, you will go through the pre-writing phase and write a first draft.  In Module 6, you will go through the revising, editing, proofreading, and finalizing steps to finish your essay.

Your paper should include the following elements, with are each explained fully in at least one well-developed paragraph. 

• Introduction: Provide a short introductory paragraph/thesis statement. In this paragraph, introduce yourself as a student and professional (or new professional) to the reader. For example, share your degree program and area of study/interest, and how long you’ve been in school. You might also share what you are currently doing for work, for how long, etc.  In your introduction refer to why you are writing the essay and offer a summary statement as to why you should receive the scholarship.
• Goals: What are your career and/or future educational goals? How will your degree help you with your career, educational, or personal goals?
• Challenges Overcome: What challenges did you face in going back to school or being successful in school?  What strategies did you use to overcome these challenges?
• Benefits of Scholarship: Describe how an Excelsior scholarship would be helpful to you with your current degree program or a future program.  Here you want to be convincing as to why you should receive the scholarship above other applicants.    
• Conclusion: Provide a persuasive concluding paragraph that shares what you have learned about yourself through writing this essay, why you think you would be a qualified recipient for a scholarship and your vision for the future after earning your degree.

By the end of Module 6, you will submit a final essay that addresses all of the essay elements. Your essay must also include the following:

• An accurately APA formatted title page with your name and all APA required elements.
• Length of 3 - 4 double-spaced pages.
• A thorough proofreading before you submit.
• Your Smarthinking feedback document as a second attachment.

Compose your work using a word processor (or other software as appropriate) and save it frequently to your computer. Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you upload it. When you are ready to submit your work, click "Browse My Computer" and find your first file.

Once you have located your first file, click "Open" and, if successful, the file name will appear under the Attached files heading. Next, click once more "Browse My Computer" and find your second file. Once you have located your second file, click "Open" and, if successful, the file name will appear under the Attached files heading. With the two files listed as attached files, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Submit."

Evaluation

This assignment is one of five shorter course writing activities, which are collectively worth 30% your overall grade. This assignment will be evaluated using the HSC310 M6A1 Persuasive Essay Rubric.

Completion of this assignment assesses the following outcomes: CO5: Produce various forms of professional communication including e­mails, memos, executive summaries, and reports for diverse audiences. CO8: Research and write a paper that uses audience-appropriate content, is well organized, and correctly applies writing mechanics. (General Education Outcome)