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week 1 Milestone: Choosing a Topic for Your Argumentative EssayAssignment Weight: 5%
Learning Objectives: 1, 2Click to review an annotated example student submission.First, read The Norton Field Guide Chapter 47 (pp. 479-488). Many students find it beneficial to also watch the following video on research questions as they formalize their possible two topics:Then, think about two topics that interest you and are related to your major or line of work.For this assignment, you will begin to explore possible topics for your Final Persuasive Essay. You will analyze two different topics related to your field of study or career and answer the questions below. After completing the two proposals, write a summary paragraph on which topic you are most likely to choose and why.Each topic must have
- 1) two logical sides to the issue (your viewpoint and an opposing viewpoint),
- 2) must be researched based
- 3) must be relevant to your career or degree.
You will complete two preliminary proposals by addressing the following questions. Each topic proposal should be organized into 3 paragraphs. After evalauting your topics, write a summary paragraph describing which proposal you are most likely to pursue and why.Topic 1In the first paragraph (5-8 sentences):
- Introduce the topic
- Explain the two sides of the issue
- State your position on the issue
- Reflect on your interest in the topic
In the second paragraph (5-8 sentences), explain:
- Your approach to the argument
- Two or three possible reasons that support your point of view
- Why it is important for people to consider your side of the argument
- Define your audience
In the third (5-8 sentences each), reflect on:
- Possible objections to your point of view
- The importance the potential topic and the need for persuasion
- Bigger picture: What effect does this topic have on you and/or your field of study
Topic 2In the first paragraph (5-8 sentences):
- Introduce the topic
- Explain the two sides of the issue
- State your position on the issue
- Reflect on your interest in the topic
In the second paragraph (5-8 sentences), explain:
- Your approach to the argument
- Two or three possible reasons that support your point of view
- Why it is important for people to consider your side of the argument
- Define your audience
In the third (5-8 sentences each), reflect on:
- Possible objections to your point of view
- The importance the potential topic and the need for persuasion
- Bigger picture: What effect does this topic have on you and/or your field of study
Summary ParagraphAfter completing the proposals for the each of the two topics, write a final paragraph including:
- Which topic you are leaning towards and why?
- What strengths do you bring to this topic?
- What challenges are you likely to encounter?
- What one question are you asking the audience to consider? (see the video above)
