The documents below are examples of argumentative/persuasive waterfall-style essays that received high grades. Always scroll through all the document pages to benefit from how the author and the professor present the paper. Pay attention to the word count and your course's required word count. They may be different. Carefully read your course's essay instructions.
Microsoft Word
Levels 2 - 3
For example: 604-101, 604-102
You may need to turn the comments feature in Microsoft Word on to see the teacher's comments. This essay uses APA format (not MLA).
Conscription Will Promote Desirable Traits in Canadian Citizens (formatted version)
Conscription Will Promote Desirable Traits in Canadian Citizens (web version)
Google Docs & HTML-Web
Levels 2 - 3
For example: 604-101, 604-102
This document offers you two essays—one that is of good and one that is of poor quality. As a student, try to understand why one essay is classified as good and the other as bad. Note that the grammar and spelling in both essays have been corrected (so grammar and spelling are not the reason why these essays are weak or strong).
Coffee Is Beneficial for Students (formatted version)
Coffee Is Beneficial for Students (web version)
Google Docs & HTML-Web
Levels 2 - 3
For example: 604-101, 604-102
After you open this document, scroll down to the 2nd page to see the model essay with an instructor's commentary in blue text alongside it. Scroll down even further to see a visual resumé of the essay's structure.
Tent Camping Can Be a Frustrating Experience (formatted version)
Tent Camping Can Be a Frustrating Experience (web version)
Google Docs & HTML-Web
Levels 2 - 3
For example: 604-101, 604-102
After you open this document, scroll down to the 2nd page to see the model essay with an instructor's commentary in blue text alongside it. Scroll down even further to see a visual resumé of the essay's structure.
There Are No Valid Reasons for Videogames to Be Harmful (formatted version)
There Are No Valid Reasons for Videogames to Be Harmful (web version)
Google Docs & HTML-Web
Levels 2 - 3
For example: 604-101, 604-102
After you open this document, scroll down to the 2nd page to see the model essay with an instructor's commentary in blue text alongside it. Scroll down even further to see a visual resumé of the essay's structure.
Contemporary Homes Require Showers: Not Bathtubs (formatted version)
Contemporary Homes Require Showers: Not Bathtubs (web version)
Google Docs & HTML-Web
Levels 2 - 3
For example: 604-101, 604-102
After you open this document, scroll down to the 2nd page to see the model essay with an instructor's commentary in blue text alongside it. Scroll down even further to see a visual resumé of the essay's structure.
Food Deserts Are a Problem in the United States (formatted version)
Food Deserts Are a Problem in the United States (web version)
Google Docs & HTML-Web
Levels 2 - 3
For example: 604-101, 604-102
After you open this document, scroll down to the 2nd page to see the model essay with an instructor's commentary in blue text alongside it. Scroll down even further to see a visual resumé of the essay's structure.