{"id":1050,"date":"2020-03-21T20:32:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T20:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1050"},"modified":"2020-03-21T20:32:37","modified_gmt":"2020-03-21T20:32:37","slug":"sample-argument-essay","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/chapter\/sample-argument-essay\/","title":{"raw":"Sample Argument Essay","rendered":"Sample Argument Essay"},"content":{"raw":"English 100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Dickinson\r\n<h2><strong>Essay 4: Argument Using Four or More Sources (1000 points)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3>Writing Assignment<\/h3>\r\nUsing four or more diverse sources, write a 4-page argumentative essay on an issue of your choice that does one of the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Argues the best solution for an issue<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Argues a certain way of looking at an issue<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Argues a specific plan of action<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Topics<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>branding, rebranding and the implications of naming<\/li>\r\n \t<li>doublespeak<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is Patagonia\u2019s corporate ethics something to which other companies should aspire?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>slanting and charged language in political campaigns or advertising<\/li>\r\n \t<li>obscenity statutes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>the increasing wealth gap and its implications<\/li>\r\n \t<li>gene screening and its implications<\/li>\r\n \t<li>abstinence-only and its impact upon AIDS foreign aid<\/li>\r\n \t<li>greenwashing and corporate image<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Should the American government pay reparations and return land to Native Americans?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How should we view Denisovan man findings?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How might nanotechnology best be used in cancer treatment?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>skin bleaching and racial socialization<\/li>\r\n \t<li>bike share programs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>heritage breeds of animals or plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>open education resource texts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>conservatives making a fetish of Ayn Rand<\/li>\r\n \t<li>tax inversion<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How the Tiktaalik discovery should alter views of how species form<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How is cognitive dissonance used to manipulate voters?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How might the Flynn effect best be harnessed by educators?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Was the U.S. opposition to the United Nations ban on child soldiers appropriate?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Purpose<\/h3>\r\nWrite to argue a claim about which your readers may disagree.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use modes like description, narration, definition, comparison\/contrast to develop essay<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This is an objective essay, so minimize your use of \u201cI.\u201d You can use \u201cI,\u201d but must be limited and necessary.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Audience<\/h3>\r\nYour audience knows the basics of the subject.\u00a0 Imagine that your audience includes those who disagree with you or doubt your thesis.\u00a0 How do you need to write to convince these people?\r\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\r\nUse <strong>at least four book, ebook, or library database article sources<\/strong> for your paper.\u00a0 To test your skill, <strong>no websites<\/strong> may be used for this paper.\u00a0 Also, <strong>use at least one scholarly source<\/strong>.\u00a0 Because of these conditions, locate more sources than will be used. You can answer most questions about evaluating sources and citing by checking the handbook.\r\n<h3>Strategy<\/h3>\r\nUse the writing steps worksheet for a more detailed version of the writing process.\u00a0 Each of these steps is easy\u2014that is, it can be easy if you break it down and allow yourself enough time for each step.\u00a0 Refer to the JCC library website\u2019s information literacy tutorial, the handbook, or your text for more information.\u00a0 Remember that I am available for office hours.\u00a0 Send me questions or call me at (315) 786-2221.\r\n<h3>Thesis<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Include a provable opinion (thesis). The better thesis statements will also summarize the major points of the argument.\u00a0 In either case, your thesis is the one statement your readers will \u201ctest\u201d every other sentence in the paper by.\u00a0 Make it a good one.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Include a powerful thesis statement near the end of your introduction.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Avoid using a two-part introduction.\u00a0 Get right into a formal introduction.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If possible, preview the major body paragraph topics in your introduction.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Restate the thesis at the conclusion.\u00a0 Review your major paragraph areas in that paragraph.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAdditional Information\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Establish the authority of those you are quoting.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Include a thesis: a provable opinion about which reasonable people disagree. (Your thesis must be arguable.)\u00a0 Make sure your thesis narrows this topic enough.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>You will need a works cited page for this essay.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Carefully cite<\/strong> your sources.\u00a0 Include strong interpretation of any quote\u2019s specifics.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Show both sides of the argument.\u00a0 It\u2019s up to you where you\u2019d like to deal with the other side.\u00a0 Remember to be fair with your tone\u2014your audience includes those who disagree with you!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p>English 100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Dickinson<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Essay 4: Argument Using Four or More Sources (1000 points)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Writing Assignment<\/h3>\n<p>Using four or more diverse sources, write a 4-page argumentative essay on an issue of your choice that does one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Argues the best solution for an issue<\/li>\n<li>Argues a certain way of looking at an issue<\/li>\n<li>Argues a specific plan of action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Topics<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>branding, rebranding and the implications of naming<\/li>\n<li>doublespeak<\/li>\n<li>Is Patagonia\u2019s corporate ethics something to which other companies should aspire?<\/li>\n<li>slanting and charged language in political campaigns or advertising<\/li>\n<li>obscenity statutes<\/li>\n<li>the increasing wealth gap and its implications<\/li>\n<li>gene screening and its implications<\/li>\n<li>abstinence-only and its impact upon AIDS foreign aid<\/li>\n<li>greenwashing and corporate image<\/li>\n<li>Should the American government pay reparations and return land to Native Americans?<\/li>\n<li>How should we view Denisovan man findings?<\/li>\n<li>How might nanotechnology best be used in cancer treatment?<\/li>\n<li>skin bleaching and racial socialization<\/li>\n<li>bike share programs<\/li>\n<li>heritage breeds of animals or plants<\/li>\n<li>open education resource texts<\/li>\n<li>conservatives making a fetish of Ayn Rand<\/li>\n<li>tax inversion<\/li>\n<li>How the Tiktaalik discovery should alter views of how species form<\/li>\n<li>How is cognitive dissonance used to manipulate voters?<\/li>\n<li>How might the Flynn effect best be harnessed by educators?<\/li>\n<li>Was the U.S. opposition to the United Nations ban on child soldiers appropriate?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Purpose<\/h3>\n<p>Write to argue a claim about which your readers may disagree.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use modes like description, narration, definition, comparison\/contrast to develop essay<\/li>\n<li>This is an objective essay, so minimize your use of \u201cI.\u201d You can use \u201cI,\u201d but must be limited and necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Audience<\/h3>\n<p>Your audience knows the basics of the subject.\u00a0 Imagine that your audience includes those who disagree with you or doubt your thesis.\u00a0 How do you need to write to convince these people?<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<p>Use <strong>at least four book, ebook, or library database article sources<\/strong> for your paper.\u00a0 To test your skill, <strong>no websites<\/strong> may be used for this paper.\u00a0 Also, <strong>use at least one scholarly source<\/strong>.\u00a0 Because of these conditions, locate more sources than will be used. You can answer most questions about evaluating sources and citing by checking the handbook.<\/p>\n<h3>Strategy<\/h3>\n<p>Use the writing steps worksheet for a more detailed version of the writing process.\u00a0 Each of these steps is easy\u2014that is, it can be easy if you break it down and allow yourself enough time for each step.\u00a0 Refer to the JCC library website\u2019s information literacy tutorial, the handbook, or your text for more information.\u00a0 Remember that I am available for office hours.\u00a0 Send me questions or call me at (315) 786-2221.<\/p>\n<h3>Thesis<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Include a provable opinion (thesis). The better thesis statements will also summarize the major points of the argument.\u00a0 In either case, your thesis is the one statement your readers will \u201ctest\u201d every other sentence in the paper by.\u00a0 Make it a good one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Include a powerful thesis statement near the end of your introduction.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using a two-part introduction.\u00a0 Get right into a formal introduction.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, preview the major body paragraph topics in your introduction.<\/li>\n<li>Restate the thesis at the conclusion.\u00a0 Review your major paragraph areas in that paragraph.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish the authority of those you are quoting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Include a thesis: a provable opinion about which reasonable people disagree. (Your thesis must be arguable.)\u00a0 Make sure your thesis narrows this topic enough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You will need a works cited page for this essay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carefully cite<\/strong> your sources.\u00a0 Include strong interpretation of any quote\u2019s specifics.<\/li>\n<li>Show both sides of the argument.\u00a0 It\u2019s up to you where you\u2019d like to deal with the other side.\u00a0 Remember to be fair with your tone\u2014your audience includes those who disagree with you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-1050\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Sample Argument Essay. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Joshua Dickinson. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Jefferson Community College. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sunyjefferson.edu\">http:\/\/www.sunyjefferson.edu<\/a>. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Arguing Through Writing. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/section>","protected":false},"author":53936,"menu_order":8,"template":"","meta":{"_candela_citation":"[{\"type\":\"original\",\"description\":\"Sample Argument Essay\",\"author\":\"Joshua Dickinson\",\"organization\":\"Jefferson Community College\",\"url\":\"www.sunyjefferson.edu\",\"project\":\"Arguing Through Writing\",\"license\":\"cc-by-nc-sa\",\"license_terms\":\"\"}]","CANDELA_OUTCOMES_GUID":"","pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-1050","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":201,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1050","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53936"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1050\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1051,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1050\/revisions\/1051"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/201"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1050\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=1050"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=1050"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jefferson-collegecomposition\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=1050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}