Introductory Statement: Essay 2

The main theme for Essay 2 is “Taking a Side”, meaning we were asked to come up with three different perspectives, all of which respond to one certain issue of public concern, and analyze each of them according to our own critical assessment. In the end, we had to incorporate all the ideas and comparisons of the three articles, and conclude which among them claimed to be the most persuasive. The importance of using quotes for textual support emerges in Essay 2 since we were dealing with research-based articles. In reference to that, we had to know how to integrate quotes and organize our sentences following the topic-evidence-explanation format.