Select a topic included in your weekly readings.
Analyze the outside research of at least three professional essays focused on the topic you have selected.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word critical argument analysis essay that focuses on three professional essays. Focus on how these authors construct their arguments using opinion and evidence.
Note. The essay should not be on the topic–instead, you will need to focus on the essays you have read on the topic.
Consider the following questions to guide your thinking and writing:
Are the author’s arguments strong?
Do they prove the author’s thesis statement?
Are there any weaknesses in the essay? What are they and why are they weak? Is one essay stronger than the others? Why?
How effective do the authors use evidence to back up their opinions? Address other questions that occur to you.
Use two of the principles of organization and presentation to shape this critical persuasive argument analysis essay.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Pick any topic from readings below:
Argument Analysis in Academic Writing
Readings:
Butler, J. A., & Britt, M. A. (2011). Investigating instruction for improving revision of argumentative essays. Written Communication, 28(1), 70-96.
Dornbrack, J., & Dixon, K. (2014). Towards a more explicit writing pedagogy: The complexity of teaching argumentative writing. Reading & Writing, 5(1), 1-8.
Faragher, L., & Huijser, H. (2014). Exploring evidence of higher order thinking skills in the writing of first year undergraduates. International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, 5(2), 33-44.
Fontichiaro, K. (2013). Supporting arguments with evidence. School Library Monthly, 29(7), 52-53.
Hillocks Jr., G. (2010). Teaching argument for critical thinking and writing: An introduction. English Journal, 99(6), 24-32.
Song, Y., & Ferretti, R. (2013). Teaching critical questions about argumentation through the revising process: Effects of strategy instruction on college students’ argumentative essays. Reading & Writing, 26(1), 67-90.
Searches:
“critical analysis” and presentation principles
academic writing and argument analysis
Publications:
Writing at University: A Guide for Students
Videos
Readings:
Films Media Group (1988). Thought-Provoking Writing (05:31) From Title: Models of Non-Fiction Writing: Presenting an Argument.
Films Media Group (1988). Writing Argument (02:53) From Title: Models of Non-Fiction Writing: Presenting an Argument.
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Added on 29.03.2016 19:09
Select a topic included in your weekly readings.
Please use the reading attached.
Analyze the outside research of at least three professional essays focused on the topic you have selected.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word critical argument analysis essay that focuses on three professional essays. Focus on how these authors construct their arguments using opinion and evidence.
Note. The essay should not be on the topic–instead, you will need to focus on the essays you have read on the topic.
Consider the following questions to guide your thinking and writing:
Are the author”s arguments strong?
Do they prove the author”s thesis statement?
Are there any weaknesses in the essay? What are they and why are they weak? Is one essay stronger than the others? Why?
How effective do the authors use evidence to back up their opinions? Address other questions that occur to you.
Use two of the principles of organization and presentation to shape this critical persuasive argument analysis essay.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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