IA assignments need to demonstrate the following
skills: strong reading comprehension, concise/accurate analysis of what the
authors are saying, synthesis of multiple authors’ opinions and ideas (on
a range of topics), connecting common denominators between the works (this is
huge), construction of opinionated thesis/claim statements in third person
voice, Aristotle’s three forms of appeal, and a clear understanding of
Toulmin’s elements of argument (the language of these six elements should guide
your discussion and analysis of what the authors are saying (Toulmin elements
are: claim, grounds, warrant, backing, qualifiers, rebuttals). It is not
necessary to approach the Toulmin elements with an exhaustive “list mentality”
for every essay in the set, as though you need to thoroughly address all six
elements for every essay, BUT the general language of your discussions should
consist of frequent references to the most prominent elements in a
naturally-flowing way.
1. Merely generalize
about the essays, 2. Be highly selective/minimal as to which essays you mention
and/or discuss; 3. Not incorporate specific terminology (of Toulmin and Aristotle
in this case) into your discussions; 4. Write without a thesis/claim statement
of your own and/or not treating these responses as third-person, issue based
responses and not personal narratives
I have attached the reading to include in this essay. essay should be at least 1-2 pages but it is okay if its longer than 2 pages
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