ENG 122 ENG/122 ENG122 WEEK 2 DQ 1/DISCUSSION 1 BUILDING AN ARGUMENT -[LATEST] D O W N LOA D H E R E ENG 122 ENG/122 ENG122 WEEK 2 DQ 1/DISCUSSION 1 Building an Argument -[LATEST] Building an Argument. Prepare As you prepare to write your first discussion for this week, take a few moments to do the following: • Watch Models of Non-Fiction Writing: Presenting an Argument in the AU Library’s Films on Demand database • Watch Evidence in Argument: Critical Thinking in the AU Library’s Films on Demand database • Review last week’s supplemental, “An Introduction to Argument” • Review the grading rubric for this discussion Reflect Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on the structure of a successful argument. Think about the structure of an argument and how it may relate to your paper. Decide what approach will be best suited to your specific argument. Write (due Thursday, Day 3) In 200 to 300 words, present a plan for the argument you will be presenting in your paper. In a few sentences each, identify and explain the following items for your specific argument: • Ethos, pathos, and logos • Thesis statement (the paper’s position), based upon feedback from last week • At least two claims, building upon last week’s research and assignment • At least one counterargument and ideas for rebuttal • Questions or concerns regarding the development of your argument Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7) In 125 to 200 words each, respond to at least two classmates. In each response, address all questions and concerns with clear and concise information and advice.
Then, analyze your classmate’s proposed argument structure and describe why the argument seems valid. If the argument is not valid, identify errors or omissions and provide suggestions for improvement. 2. Paraphrasing, Quoting, and Academic Honesty Workshop. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Prepare As you prepare to write your second discussion for this week, take a few moments to do the following: • Read Chapters 2 and 4 in the textbook. • Review the Ashford Writing Center (AWC) articles on o Good Paragraph Development: As Easy as P.I.E. o Essay Structure o Guidelines for Paraphrasing Sources o Integrating Quotes. • Review the grading rubric for this discussion. Reflect Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on one of the paragraphs in your paper. Does your topic sentence in that paragraph support your thesis statement? Is the claim in your topic sentence fully developed in the rest of the body paragraph? Think about your topic sentence’s claim and how you will add credibility to your writing. Write (due Thursday, Day 3) • In 200 to 300 words, share a rough draft of one of your paper’s body paragraphs. Your paragraph must include a topic sentence, one direct quote, and one paraphrased passage. Integrate both of these elements into your paragraph using proper APA in-text citations. Below your body paragraph, provide the original text that you are paraphrasing and label it clearly as “Original Source Text.” Include an APA-formatted reference list for the sources noted in the body of your paragraph. • In a separate paragraph, o Explain how your topic sentence supports your thesis statement. o Explain how the quoted and paraphrased material supports your claims and/or adds credibility to your writing. Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)
• In 125 to 200 words each, discuss and critique the paragraphs of at least two of your classmates. Please analyze and discuss the o Use of APA formatting. o Integration of the direct quote and paraphrased material. o Questions and concerns regarding the development of the paragraph and topic sentence. • Substantiate your ideas and suggestions with specific examples from your classmates’ paragraphs and the assigned reading materials.