The essay is an argumentative essay that is supposed to take a clear stance on a topic and use 5 sources minimum (one being The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson, which I can add myself) to argue their point. My topic is nostalgia and how it can be a useful tool as long as you don’t dwell on the past. Somewhere in the paper you also have to discuss any opposition to your topic.
These are the sources I have so far:
https://reporter.rit.edu/features/science-nostalgia
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X23000544?via%3Dihub
https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/abs/2023/25/e3sconf_icobar2023_04019/e3sconf_icobar2023_04019.html
NOSTALGIA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Possible source for opposition:
https://reporter.rit.edu/views/hindsight-isnt-always-2020-dark-side-nostalgia
Organize the essay into approximately 1 page of introduction with a clear argumentative thesis statement, 4-6 pages of body paragraphs with major points related to the argument/position/thesis, and 1page of conclusion.
Use supporting details through short direct quotes, summaries, and paraphrases from no less than 5 and no more than 7 resources. These must be scholarly sources: common read book, library books, ebooks, research articles, quality background articles or websites, expert interviews, quality audio or video documentaries or news.
Use third person (he, she, they, the author) throughout the essay (no you, me, we, etc.)
I have attached my rough draft below of what I was able to accomplish, I’d like to keep what I have if possible, thanks!