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Meaning of Life Essay

Meaning of Life Essay

Essay Prompt | Guidelines

Objective: In this assignment, you will create an argumentative essay using research, experiences, and rhetorical devices to argue your stance in answering one of the following questions: "How do you add meaning to life? What gives life meaning?" How can you achieve positive health and wellness?”

Focus: Effectively use ethos, pathos and logos (persuasive rhetoric).

Step 1: Choose Your Topic

Values:

Achievement
Adventure
Balance
Beauty
Community
Connection
Contribution
Creativity
Freedom
Friendship
Fun
Growth
Happiness

Honesty
Justice
Love
Peace
Relationships
Religion
Self-Expression
Service
Spirituality
Success
Survival
Wealth
Wisdom

Step 2: Research

Health & Wellness:

Cultural
Emotional
Environmental
Financial
Intellectual
Mental
Occupational/Vocational
Physical
Social
Spiritual

Step 3: Research Resources

Remember to take notes as you research. Follow your teacher's directions. Are you using a resource they've given you? Are you using NoodleTools? A Google Doc?

Databases:

Database Usernames & Passwords


Searches all Gale databases at once.	Searches all Ebsco databases at once.	Encyclopedia - best for topic overview/ background.	Excellent for looking at 2 sides of an issue.	Current events & popular topics	If you haven't requested an account yet, click here.

Reliable Web-Based Resources:


Informative videos on a variety of topics.	Public US data	Articles & videos on a variety of topics.	National Institutes of Health.	Current events public opinion poll results.	Basic statistics on nearly any topic.