Using the pieces in Mirror on America as models, compose an essay that focuses on the way gender roles or advertising informs your daily life. You may choose something serious (impact of Barbie or unrealistic female body images on girls' self-esteem; impact of excessive commercialization on mental and physical health) or something lighter (differences between boys and girls; why funny commercials are so successful). Develop your discussion using specific details from your own personal experience/observations and at least one outside source (an article, research study, etc.). Use the following guidelines as you develop your paper:
- 500 - 1000 words (roughly 2 - 4 pages)
- clear, controlling thesis (refer to the 'Thesis Statement Basics' handout) in the introduction
- body paragraphs that support the thesis, develop the discussion with specific, supporting details, and link logically to the thesis
- engages at least one outside source (either supporting or refuting your claim)
- demonstrates mature diction and sentence structure
- demonstrates control over grammar, usage, and mechanics
Have a complete first draft completed by Thursday, Oct. 22.
A final, revised version of the paper is due Thursday, Oct. 29.
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