Essay 4: Argumentative Analysis
English 101—Fall 2014
Mr. Cosper
Essay 4: Synthesis
Peer Review Day: December 4
Due Date: Monday, December 8 via Canvas. No late essays will be accepted.
Length: 5-7 pages, plus Works Cited Page.
Required Sources: 4-6. At least 2 of your sources must be academic, retrieved from the library’s databases or scholarly books. Choose two sources that promote a certain position on a topic and two that undermine or challenge this position. Start your search with the library’s catalogue of books and also check out Academic Search Premier & Opposing Viewpoints in Context, along with other relevant academic databases. You may also wish to consult the OED to define key terms. For your “popular” sources, you are welcome to use articles or opinion pieces …show more content…
Choose a celebrity with a certain notoriety surrounding him or her. Here you will need to consult not only academic articles but also popular sources, such as opinion pieces or album/movie reviews. Explain why the celebrity is controversial or popular. What do the differing opinions tell you about the star? For instance, some people say Miley Cyrus is an attention-seeking brat while others applaud her for being in charge of her style, sexuality, and image at a young age. Some suggestions of notorious individuals follow, though you may certainly explore your own: Eminem, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston. While the majority of these are musical, you are welcome to choose a television, sports, or movie star or even a fictional character as long as you have enough material to help propel your …show more content…
No matter what your opinion on a particular issue or person, I should not get a sense of your bias. Present your evidence in a professional manner.
--Your essay should be well-organized, employing effective topic sentences and transitional phrases as you compare and contrast the various literatures you will be analyzing.
--You must cite any paraphrases, summaries, or direct quotes within your paper. Do not rely wholly on merely summarizing, as I want to see your own analysis of them throughout. You are going one step beyond summarizing by connecting your texts and analyzing the rhetorical strategies your texts employ.
--You do not have to have an argumentative thesis for this essay, but your paper should have a clear focus and identity that presents a solid, cohesive view of the issue at hand.
--Your essay should be free of mechanical or grammatical errors, having been edited and proofread meticulously. I have not previously counted off too much for grammar, but your last essay for the course should reflect a growth in your writing and editing skills, so I will be deducting points for
Mr. Cosper
Essay 4: Synthesis
Peer Review Day: December 4
Due Date: Monday, December 8 via Canvas. No late essays will be accepted.
Length: 5-7 pages, plus Works Cited Page.
Required Sources: 4-6. At least 2 of your sources must be academic, retrieved from the library’s databases or scholarly books. Choose two sources that promote a certain position on a topic and two that undermine or challenge this position. Start your search with the library’s catalogue of books and also check out Academic Search Premier & Opposing Viewpoints in Context, along with other relevant academic databases. You may also wish to consult the OED to define key terms. For your “popular” sources, you are welcome to use articles or opinion pieces …show more content…
Choose a celebrity with a certain notoriety surrounding him or her. Here you will need to consult not only academic articles but also popular sources, such as opinion pieces or album/movie reviews. Explain why the celebrity is controversial or popular. What do the differing opinions tell you about the star? For instance, some people say Miley Cyrus is an attention-seeking brat while others applaud her for being in charge of her style, sexuality, and image at a young age. Some suggestions of notorious individuals follow, though you may certainly explore your own: Eminem, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston. While the majority of these are musical, you are welcome to choose a television, sports, or movie star or even a fictional character as long as you have enough material to help propel your …show more content…
No matter what your opinion on a particular issue or person, I should not get a sense of your bias. Present your evidence in a professional manner.
--Your essay should be well-organized, employing effective topic sentences and transitional phrases as you compare and contrast the various literatures you will be analyzing.
--You must cite any paraphrases, summaries, or direct quotes within your paper. Do not rely wholly on merely summarizing, as I want to see your own analysis of them throughout. You are going one step beyond summarizing by connecting your texts and analyzing the rhetorical strategies your texts employ.
--You do not have to have an argumentative thesis for this essay, but your paper should have a clear focus and identity that presents a solid, cohesive view of the issue at hand.
--Your essay should be free of mechanical or grammatical errors, having been edited and proofread meticulously. I have not previously counted off too much for grammar, but your last essay for the course should reflect a growth in your writing and editing skills, so I will be deducting points for