Basics
The page number or word count of your paper
What is 5-7 pages or 1250 words
The number of sources needed in your paper
What is 4
You must include THIS at the beginning of each paragraph
What is a topic sentence
You should NOT be using this POV in your paper
What is 2nd person POV
Name two ways you can narrow down your topic into something specific
What is: A specific event, a specific group or population, a specific location/area, a limited time period, one cause or effect, one argument or point of view
You should do this if you're unsure of a source you want to use
What is ask/email your professor
What is the history
True or False: Logical fallacies should be used in your argument
What is Flase
Name one purpose of this assignment
What is: To put into practice concepts discussed for the rhetorical analysis by asking students to make rhetorical choices, To practice taking a position supported by evidence and using the techniques, To reduce the likelihood of students' relying as much on previously held opinions or argument topics
Name two databases you can use to find sources for your argument
What are academic search complete and JSTOR
The other side of your idea/claim
What is a counterargument
This is how you should name your document
What is lastname-arg1
As a writer, you can use these to persuade your audience
What are rhetorical appeals
Name two credible websites you can use for your paper
What are The New York Times and The Washington Post
You should do these things in your conclusion paragraph
What is a closing argument, re-emphasizing points, NOT introducing new ideas
What are April 17th and May 1st
You should only use this POV in your paper if you're using evidence from your own experience to support a claim
What is 1st person POV
Combines source-use and argumentative skills in order to examine a topic, take your audience into account, come up with a definite, arguable position, use the rhetorical strategies we’ve covered to build a plan for making your case, and then presenting your own argument with support from sources
What is a source-based argument
Name three things your introduction should do for your argument
What are interests/engages the reader, set an authoritative tone, establishes significance of topic, provide enough information for your audiences understanding, thesis statement
You must create this along with your paper to present to the class
What is a presentation