Write an expository essay of 5 paragraphs which includes introduction, body, and conclusion. Start with a hook of some sort or an anecdote and include a clear thesis statement that will become the driver or guide of your discussion. Include examples from the posted diagnostic readings and the videos embedded on this page. And if you can, provide in-text citations of the examples that you use and include a Works Cited list at the end of the essay if you are familiar with how to document sources in MLA8 format.

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In summer 2016, and again in 2017, the French government has had to contend with individual municipalities throughout France imposing bans on the swimwear worn by Muslim women referred to as the burkini. France’s supreme court has overturned these rules, yet cities continue to pass them and take them to court to fight for their imposition.

Many feel such restrictions are appropriate while many others feel they are unnecessarily discriminatory. In an essay discuss your position on the topic below without using “I believe” or “I think” or “in my opinion”.

Topic question:

Does the French government have the right to prohibit women from wearing burkinis on French beaches and at public swimming pools?

Explain your point of view in a minimum of 900 words [5 paragraphs] and provide supporting examples.

Type your essay in MLA format. Your document must be in either .docx or .pdf format.

Rubric

Diagnostic Essay

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent + word count over 900 words	50.0 pts Well developed with several examples 25.0 pts Developed but with few examples 0.0 pts Vague and no specific examples	50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProofreading + editing for grammar, spelling, missing words	25.0 pts Clearly proofread and edited 10.0 pts Proofread with errors 0.0 pts No evidence of proofreading	25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Formatting of essay and citations	25.0 pts Attempts to follow MLA guidelines 0.0 pts No attempt to follow MLA guidelines	25.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0 MUST BE 900 WORDS MAX 1000 WORDS MLA FORMAT IS REQUIRED AND SPECIFICALLY EXPLAINED HOW IT SHOLUD BE DONE INTRODUCTION, BODY,AND CONCLUSION, HOOK AND THESES STATEMENT IN THE INTRODUCTION IS REQUIRED. MOREOVER, CLOSING SENTCE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THE ESSAY. This essay is a function to present a picture to me of your writing skills. So this essay is what in business is referred to as a benchmark–a starting point. For this essay, 2 videos and two articles have been posted so that you have background and ideas to think about in relation to the topic.