An Informative (and surprising) Article

write an informativ e article, in a tone and style suitable for general readers, that enlarges your audience’s view of

a subject In a surprising way. Imagine an audience of general readers who hold a common vrew of your topic. our purpose rsto give them 2
new, surprising view. We’ll be using the strategies outlined in Ch. 7 of the AB Guide to invent and dev elop topics forthis assignment.

For this assignment draw on your interest or knowledge in the following general area:

The city of Houston, Texas itself:

What kinds of

surprising or unexpected people,places, or ev ents might you bring to readers? What could you show readers about Houston that challenges
their assumptions about the city?

Guidelines for a successful essay:

Craft an introduction that includes a clearthesis. You should

forecast what you intend to do in the essay and then followthrough. Consult Chapter 10 for strategies in writing closed form

pro se.

Supplement and support your article with material from 2+ outside sources. These may include articles (newspapers, magazines,
iournals),interviews, or credible and authoritative internet sources. Carefully ev aluate the credibility of internet sources; remember your
ethos is at stake here. lnclude In text parenthetical crtatronsfor any material you either quote directly or paraphrase.

Include 2+

images in your article to illustrate and support your informative pro se. Think about effe ctiv ely incorporating images and document design to
enhance your essay.

Conclude your article with a separate Works Cited (MLA) or References (APA) page in which you arrange your sources

alphabetically in accordance with your particular documentation style.

Length: 1200 – 1500 words