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- 1. Wallace and one other reading -Using the David Foster Wallace reading, "Consider the Lobster," do people as a culture and/or as independent thinkers have a moral obligation to consider the way animals are treated in our food system? Why or why not? -Even though most average people do not directly cause any harm to animals, should they feel at all responsible for supporting an industry that does? - Is it morally okay to eat animals knowing it is not, as Wallace notes, necessary for our survival? -We know from the readings that animals are abused during the process of being harvested, why is that a problem? Why should a person care? Or, why not? 4 pages MLA Support from the text must be used in every body paragraph Criteria for Evaluation: • Argument: Argument directly and fully answers the prompt; is clearly stated early in the paper; is original, compelling and logical, avoiding absolute claims • Evidence: Appropriate amount of relevant, accurate, and justifiably interpreted
- 2. quotation. Quotations are thoroughly introduced, explained, analyzed, and connected to argument. Possible counter-arguments are considered. • Organization: Paragraphs maintain argumentative focus, exclude extraneous information, appear in a logical order, and transition smoothly. Introduction sets forth argument and goals of essay. Conclusion opens up avenues for future research. • Audience: Consistent, academic tone. Appropriate amount of contextual information, anticipating audience questions. Addresses significant issues and makes them important to audience. • Grammar and Format: Errors in grammar, spelling, and usage limited or non-existent. Correct MLA format, including proper quotation citation. Argumentative Synthesis English 100 What is Argumentative Synthesis? Break it down: Argumentative=you have to make an argument in your paper Synthesis: The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole (thefreedictionary.com) You will have to use more than one source for this paper.
- 3. What is it? “In an argumentative synthesis, you use material from various readings to support and illustrate an argument of your own, usually concerning the quality of writing in the source texts or an issue they address” (Wilhoit 179). Why AS can be challenging: Complex texts that require critical reading You will need to critique your sources—strengths and weaknesses Don’t forget about your argument—it’s the most important! Why AS can be challenging… Think about the order in which you will present your claims, evidence, and findings Documentation, Documentation, Documentation! Elements of Argument The claim (thesis) Should be accurate, clear, and limited Grounds (evidence) You will obtain these from your sources
- 4. Make sure they are relevant, reliable, and appropriate Try to include sources/scholars who disagree with you Warrant (reasoning) Your explanation of how the evidence you provide supports your claim How to reach your reader Appeal to reason Make clear, limited claims Employ grounds that are relevant, credible, and timely Explain your reasoning Appeal to emotion Appeal to reader’s interests Appeal to reader’s needs or fears Employ evocative and captivating language How to reach your audience Appeal to your credibility Present informed, balanced arguments Demonstrate the credibility of your sources Employ fair, balanced language Proofread! Scanned by CamScanner
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- 6. Scanned by CamScanner Light, ENG 100 English 100: Argumentative Synthesis One of the goals of the course is to learn to understand and analyze arguments and become proficient at writing your own argumentative pieces. In order to fulfill this objective, you will write an argumentative synthesis paper. Your paper will center around an issue of your choosing that is related to literacy. We will take some time during class to generate potential topics for the paper, but you will be responsible for crafting your own argument regarding the topic you choose. In your paper, you will craft an argument on your topic and support, counter, or provide context for that argument using the sources that we have discussed in class. In any case, your synthesis should use textual evidence (grounds) to support your claims, and that textual evidence should be clearly tied to your claims through the use of warrants. Your paper must be logically organized and convincing. When I have finished reading it, I should have a clear understanding not only of what your argument is but also of how you arrived at that conclusion. In this paper, you should incorporate at least three sources. The readings should come from those we have read in class, although you are welcome to include an article that you’ve found through your own research. We will discuss how to perform such a search in class. Some Guidelines: · You must create a clear, arguable thesis which will guide your paper
- 7. · Support the rationale provided in your thesis by providing textual evidence in your paper. · Make sure there are clear connections between each of your points and the text you have chosen · Maintain an academic tone throughout your essay whether or not you choose to use “I.” · Use the texts to support your argument rather than simply summarizing the three texts you are using. Format: · 5-6 full pages in length (no essays under 5 full pages will be graded) · Times New Roman, 12 point normal font · Double-spaced · 1” Margins · Must follow correct MLA format—Works Cited and parenthetical citations