{"id":656,"date":"2017-10-10T12:34:01","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T12:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jeffersoncc-englishcomp2kscopexmaster\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=656"},"modified":"2017-10-17T13:13:48","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T13:13:48","slug":"essay-4-persuasion","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-jeffersoncc-englishcomp2kscopexmaster\/chapter\/essay-4-persuasion\/","title":{"raw":"Essay 4: Persuasion","rendered":"Essay 4: Persuasion"},"content":{"raw":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Essay 4: Research Project<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Persuasive Essay Using Eight or More Sources<\/strong><strong>\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Writing Assignment<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nUsing eight or more good sources\u2014at least four of which must be scholarly sources\u2014write a persuasive essay of eight to ten pages.\u00a0 \u00a0Papers of this type either provide an adequately detailed, specific solution to the issue or explore causes that have been ignored or undervalued.\r\n\r\nThis is not a report.\u00a0 Your audience knows the topic well; your task is to change their actions or opinions.\u00a0 Use varied support and make an effort to be objective as you research the topic, but support a clear, persuasive thesis claim that\u2019s both arguable and provable.\r\n\r\nFor this paper, you must create a research question whose answer is likely to become your thesis claim.\u00a0 Focus mainly on logical appeals and avoid fallacies.\u00a0 \u00a0Include well-placed refutals of one side's reasoning.\u00a0 Refutals are appropriate, detailed \"comebacks\" or counterarguments to opposition reasons.\u00a0 Your paper should investigate at least three to four opposing reasons, three to four supporting reasons, and must include refutals for each opposing reason.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Papers that are plagiarized will not be considered as research papers and may result in failure for the course.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No .com websites are allowed unless I know about them beforehand. Clear them with me through an email to jdickinson@sunyjefferson.edu If you include those without permission, they will be ignored.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Get varied sources for the paper.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Avoid overuse of a single <em>CQ Researcher<\/em> article.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No <em>Opposing Viewpoints <\/em>sources may be used.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Also check with me beforehand for each .net, .org, or .gov source you wish to include.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choosing not to write the minimum number of full pages in the correct format and with the proper number\/type of sources will result in a failing grade.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Per the syllabus, submission of the research paper is a requirement for passing this section.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>MLA Format<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAgain, make sure you follow MLA style rules.\u00a0 These can be found both in Bb and on the JCC Dare to Document page.\r\n<h3><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Write to persuade, changing an informed academic audience\u2019s actions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Give readers the information needed to understand your subject.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use description, narration, definition, comparison\/contrast to develop argument.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In an objective essay, so limit the use of \u201cI\u201d and \u201cyou.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Write with a formal tone; avoid contractions or a chatty, conversational tone.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAssume your audience has familiarity with the subject and with each side\u2019s reasons.\u00a0 Do more than just point out the obvious to them.\u00a0 Your audience includes those who disagree with you or doubt the validity of your connections.\u00a0 It will even include those who don\u2019t see why the topic matters.\r\n<h3><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>With so many sources, it\u2019ll be even more important that you figure out a system of note-taking so that you avoid plagiarism.\u00a0 Cite as you write.\u00a0 If in doubt, cite.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You might create a file with working bibliography information\u2014underneath works cited entries for sources, include quotes you might use.\u00a0 You can then cut and paste these into a draft.\u00a0 If you do this, still interpret what you use<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Placement and fair use of \u201cthe other side\u201d will be important<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Carefully cite<\/strong> your sources, as usual.\u00a0 Include strong interpretation of any quote\u2019s specifics.\u00a0 Citing carefully means subordinating the quote to your purposes, so break up long quotes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Establish the authority of those you are quoting or paraphrasing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Only quote when you wish to capture the flavor of the speaker\u2019s words.\u00a0 Otherwise, you should be paraphrasing or summarizing.\u00a0 To avoid plagiarism, you must change the sentence structure and the words of the source.\u00a0 You still cite paraphrases and summaries.\u00a0 You must interpret them, too.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>I expect you to <strong>break up long areas of source use<\/strong>, and to interpret more strongly.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In most cases, begin and end paragraphs on your own.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Relate<\/strong> the source material to your topic, or to your thesis throughout your essay.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Topics: Choose from the List Below<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nNorth Korea policy\r\n\r\ninvasive species in NY\r\n\r\nmechanisms for punishment in sports\r\n\r\ncampus free speech policies\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\ninternet censorship in China\r\n\r\nracism in European football (soccer)\r\n\r\nTo what extent is abuse of executive power a solvable problem?\r\n\r\nAfrican bush meat crisis\r\n\r\nfriendly fire inquests\r\n\r\nopposition research\r\n\r\nmedical apartheid\r\n\r\nexhibited cadavers\r\n\r\nuranium smuggling\r\n\r\nstadium subsidies\r\n\r\ncoal industry regulation\r\n\r\ndocument declassification\r\n\r\nprions (chronic wasting disease)\r\n\r\npatenting of genes (such as the Henrietta Lacks case)\r\n\r\nWhat are the environmental impacts of dumping old computers?\r\n\r\nAre genetically modified foods acceptable?\u00a0 Preferable?\r\n\r\nHow should works of art owned by Jews and stolen during the Holocaust be handled?\r\n\r\nplastic surgery vs. cosmetic surgery: the implications of increasing procedures?\r\n\r\nmedical tourism\r\n\r\neffects of graphic novels on literacy\r\n\r\ncause\/effect argument about the grotesque (sideshows, film, issues of \u201cnormalcy\u201d)\r\n\r\nmassively multiplayer online role-playing games and social behavior\r\n\r\nvideo game farming in China (yes, that\u2019s one topic)\r\n\r\nvideo games and the depiction of history\r\n\r\nbranding, rebranding and the implications of naming\r\n\r\ndoublespeak\r\n\r\npublic apologies\r\n\r\nsponsorship deals for high schools and athletes\r\n\r\nvalue-added evaluation models in teaching\r\n\r\nbike sharing programs\r\n\r\ndocument declassification\r\n\r\nthe increasing wealth gap and its implications\r\n\r\ngene screening and its implications\r\n\r\nabstinence-only and its impact upon AIDS foreign aid\r\n\r\ngreenwashing and corporate image\r\n\r\nShould the American government pay reparations and return land to Native Americans?\r\n\r\nHow should we view Denisovan archaeology findings?","rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Essay 4: Research Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Persuasive Essay Using Eight or More Sources<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Writing Assignment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Using eight or more good sources\u2014at least four of which must be scholarly sources\u2014write a persuasive essay of eight to ten pages.\u00a0 \u00a0Papers of this type either provide an adequately detailed, specific solution to the issue or explore causes that have been ignored or undervalued.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a report.\u00a0 Your audience knows the topic well; your task is to change their actions or opinions.\u00a0 Use varied support and make an effort to be objective as you research the topic, but support a clear, persuasive thesis claim that\u2019s both arguable and provable.<\/p>\n<p>For this paper, you must create a research question whose answer is likely to become your thesis claim.\u00a0 Focus mainly on logical appeals and avoid fallacies.\u00a0 \u00a0Include well-placed refutals of one side&#8217;s reasoning.\u00a0 Refutals are appropriate, detailed &#8220;comebacks&#8221; or counterarguments to opposition reasons.\u00a0 Your paper should investigate at least three to four opposing reasons, three to four supporting reasons, and must include refutals for each opposing reason.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Papers that are plagiarized will not be considered as research papers and may result in failure for the course.<\/li>\n<li>No .com websites are allowed unless I know about them beforehand. Clear them with me through an email to jdickinson@sunyjefferson.edu If you include those without permission, they will be ignored.<\/li>\n<li>Get varied sources for the paper.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overuse of a single <em>CQ Researcher<\/em> article.<\/li>\n<li>No <em>Opposing Viewpoints <\/em>sources may be used.<\/li>\n<li>Also check with me beforehand for each .net, .org, or .gov source you wish to include.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing not to write the minimum number of full pages in the correct format and with the proper number\/type of sources will result in a failing grade.<\/li>\n<li>Per the syllabus, submission of the research paper is a requirement for passing this section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>MLA Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Again, make sure you follow MLA style rules.\u00a0 These can be found both in Bb and on the JCC Dare to Document page.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Write to persuade, changing an informed academic audience\u2019s actions.<\/li>\n<li>Give readers the information needed to understand your subject.<\/li>\n<li>Use description, narration, definition, comparison\/contrast to develop argument.<\/li>\n<li>In an objective essay, so limit the use of \u201cI\u201d and \u201cyou.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Write with a formal tone; avoid contractions or a chatty, conversational tone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Assume your audience has familiarity with the subject and with each side\u2019s reasons.\u00a0 Do more than just point out the obvious to them.\u00a0 Your audience includes those who disagree with you or doubt the validity of your connections.\u00a0 It will even include those who don\u2019t see why the topic matters.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>With so many sources, it\u2019ll be even more important that you figure out a system of note-taking so that you avoid plagiarism.\u00a0 Cite as you write.\u00a0 If in doubt, cite.<\/li>\n<li>You might create a file with working bibliography 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