For this assignment, you will write a 2500-word essay on a topic related to Colossians or Philemon. You may choose one of the following topics to discuss in this essay:
Who are the opponents Paul addresses in Colossians
he submission of the essay contains two parts: a thesis statement and outline and the final submission of the essay.
Thesis and Outline: You will provide a thesis statement and an outline with a 1-2 sentence statement of what will be discussed in each section of the essay. Please review the Sample Essay Outline document for further information on the formatting expectation. This portion of the assignment is due in Module/Week 2.
Final Essay: You will submit a final version of the essay. This portion of the assignment is due in Module/Week 6. The expectations for the essay are as follows:
Content: Discuss the right material. Make sure to address all relevant and significant points.
Research/Resources: Research a very good range of resources and incorporate them well. Consider a very good variety of views and present them fairly.
Argumentation and Critical Analysis: Your argumentation should be very coherent and incisive with some hints of originality. You should show clear indications of critical analysis and independent judgment. You must have a clear thesis, that is, an idea that you are arguing for or against.
Presentation: Your work should be thoroughly structured, well-written, and a delight to read. There should be few, if any, errors in spelling and grammar.
Please note that this assignment must be formatted in Turabian style. For further examples of proper formatting, please refer to the Formatting Guide document in the “Start Here” folder of the course. For further instruction on the grading expectations, please refer to the Essay Instructions and Rubric attached.
