So far in this course weve seen a couple of examples of how a source or story that seems credible is contested (How Wolves Change Rivers and E-waste Republic).
With that in mind, take a close look at the following MailOnline article about The Worlds biggest tyre graveyard. What do you think? Is this source credible? How big of a problem is this dump? Analyze it with reference to Hacker:
A1d Analyzing to demonstrate your critical thinking
A1e How to write an analytical essay
A2d Analyzing to demonstrate your critical reading
A3 Reading arguments
A4f Anticipating objections; countering opposing objections
Write a 600-800 word five-paragraph essay in which you must cite the following sources:
The MailOnline article:
Two of the e-waste sources posted on Moodle (use ideas from your two paragraph assignment you may use some of the exact same material)*
One academic journal article found in AUK librarys online databases
Give your essay an original title that reflects the thesis or topic (not Analysis Essay!)
Intro: In your 1st paragraph, introduce the reader to the source article and the issue of the
tire graveyard. End with your thesis statement (what you have concluded from your
analysis).
Body: In your 2nd and 3rd paragraphs, discuss how reliable you think this article is (see
Hacker) and relate it to the issue of E-waste Republic.
In the 4th paragraph, say what the problem is or isnt with this dump. Include a
concession and/or counter-argument. Cite an academic source found in AUK librarys
electronic collection either to use in describing the problem, or in your
counterargument.
Conclusion: In your conclusion, the 5th paragraph, restate your thesis in different words and
mention the problem of waste and a possible
