This essay is an Persuasive Argument : Entering the Conversation. I am with freedom of speech on campus.

Writing a Persuasive Argument: Entering the Conversation

The readings:“On Freedom of Expression and Campus Speech Codes” by American Association of University Professors on June 1992 (meeting) “Should Neo-Nazis Be Allowed Free Speech?” by Thane RosenbaumTheDailyBeast.com on January 1, 2014

For this assignment, you will write your own argumentative essay using the above articles (and those additional articles posted on Bb under Assignments) as your context.As we have learned by analyzing other texts, an argument has both a thesis (or position) and reasons (or supporting claims) for why that position is the one to adopt.Your purpose in this essay will be to educate your audience of peers about the reasons why this issue is important in order to accomplish your goal of persuading them to adopt your position.

The PROMPT: 1) read the above articles and determine where you stand on this issue. 2) compose a thesis statement AND the reasons for why you think thisis the position to take.These reasons will become your supporting claims.Be sure to use the model below to format your thesis and supporting claims.

thesis—————because ————-reasons or supporting claims

↓ evidence foreach supporting claim

3) For each supporting claim, be sure to provide evidence in the form of references from the articles.(Since this assignment does not require a Works Cited page, be sure to include the author and the article “Title”for each reference you use in your essay.)

4) You must also provide a counter argument (prolepsis): address the opposition’s claim, state your refutation, and provide evidence to support your refutation.Remember, you are NOT analyzing any of the articles; you are writing a persuasive essay.A brief Writing Strategy for this assignment is included below.There is no Works Cited page required, but you MUST include the in-text references for where you got your quotes and references.

Must present three supporting claims and two counter arguments OR four supporting claims and one counter argument.

Successful essays will:

1. Compose a persuasive essay with a clear thesis and at least two reasons/supporting claims to extend the thesis.
2. Make references to articles as evidence for each supporting claim.
3. Include at least one counter argument that clearly states the opposing claim and then refutes that claim with evidence to support the refutation.
4. For the references to articles, provide the author’s name and the article “Title.”
5. Have a three part structure to the essay: a beginning, a middle, and an end.
6. Have clearly focused paragraphs with topic sentences and transitions.
7. Have references to the texts in the form of quotes that are sandwiched and correctly cited.

Here is a General Writing Strategy to help you organize your essay:

1. Introductory paragraph:Use an epigram as a framing device. 1. Introduce the general topic and give a brief overview of the two opposing sides.2. State your thesis (Where do you stand on this issue?Should campuses limit free speech or not?)

1. Body Paragraphs 1. In separate paragraphs, clearly state each of your reasons/claims and

include evidence (using references to the readings and an maybe an

occasional personal experience) to illustrate each claim.Remember,

one claim and evidence per paragraph.

2. Include a counter argument: clearly identify the opposition’s claim, and then counter that claim with a clearly stated refutation.Then usereferences from the readings as evidence to support your refutation. Remember, one counter argument per paragraph.

Must present three supporting claims and two counter arguments (with at least one example of evidence for each).

III. Conclusion: Using your framing device, signal your conclusion and wrap it up.This can be a short paragraph.