Argument Test 2016<\/p>\n
Jerome\/ENGL 112<\/p>\n
Value: 15% of your final grade<\/p>\n
You must respond to one of the following questions in a letter in which you\u2019ll build an argumentative case using various types of claims, supporting evidence and analysis. You may support your claims with research culled from our readings as well as your own original research done on-line from reputable sources such as scholarly papers, reports, news articles, research from public institutes, etc. Avoid using information from blogs or articles without authors.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m looking for originality and sophistication in your thinking. Avoid summarizing and parroting back arguments that have already been made by the authors whose texts you\u2019ve already read. You want to add something new to the conversation.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Potential audiences:<\/strong> Christy Clark, Leader of BC Liberal Party, your riding\u2019s MLA<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Potential audiences:<\/strong> Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Minister of the Environment (Aglukkaq) leader of the NDP (Mulclair) or the Liberal Party (Justin Trudeau).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other topics may include: 1) the Syrian refugee crisis 2) the politics of water in Canada OR 3) a topic of your choice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You may bring to class for your test:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jerome\/ENGL 112<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Assignment #2: A framed summary <\/strong><\/p>\n Value: 10% of your final grade<\/p>\n Write a framed summary either Greenberger et al. or Singleton-Jackson et al. or Hustinx et al. in 300-350 words (one and a half pages double-spaced, typed).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can always refer back to our class notes on mapping and gisting, and you can re-read Chapter 4 from Giltrow.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supply documentation; make sure that style of the citation and documentation is consistent and conforms to either APA or MLA style. Do not mix the two citation styles, please.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Summary Grading Rubric \/Jerome<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n English 112: Summary of either Greenberger et al. or Singleton-Jackson et al. or Hustinx et al.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thanks for your summary! Below are my comments, your grade and the evaluation criteria. Summary writing is relatively straightforward and therefore you\u2019ll be given fewer comments here alongside your grade. As always, feel free to come and talk with me if you want more feedback than what I\u2019ve included here.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ____ Use of a standardized introductory frame (author\u2019s last name, title, reporting expression)<\/p>\n ____Identifies main claim<\/p>\n ____Correctly captures phenomenon and focus in that opening sentence<\/p>\n ____Uses general language<\/p>\n ____Uses appropriate reporting, e.g. for Greenberger, for ____, others<\/p>\n ____Captures the elements of the research process<\/p>\n ____Captures subsidiary findings<\/p>\n ____Uses quotation appropriately<\/p>\n ____Writer has proofread the material<\/p>\n Grade:<\/p>\n Evaluation Criteria:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jerome\/ENGL 112<\/strong><\/p>\n ENGL 112 Extended Research Proposal<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Length<\/strong>: 5-6 double-spaced pages + title page + bibliography (References)<\/p>\n Due Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Value: 30 % of your final grade<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Structure your research proposal using the following categories in this exact order. Write in paragraph form using good English sentences; do not write in point form. You must apply all of the features of academic writing.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Working Title<\/strong>: You must create a title for your project that offers your reader an understanding of the phenomenon observed as well as your focus. You may also offer a hint of the claim. Ex: \u201cHow do we rate? (Hint of claim) An evaluation (focus) of on-line evaluations (phenomenon)\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Identifying the Subject and Providing Background: 2-4 paragraphs <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once again you will introduce your phenomenon and focus, and provide context for your topic by defining or explaining key terms, describing the \u201creal world\u201d situation, or any necessary political, historical, cultural or economic context(s). End your paragraphs in this section with your hypothesis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rhetorical choices:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Research Questions\/Objectives: 1 paragraph<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Let your reader know the questions that prompted your line of enquiry. These may be written out as a research question(s) and\/or objective(s). You may use open agency here (first-person singular) which makes transparent your subject position and actions as a scholar.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Scholarly Conflict and Key Players (Assessment of the State of Knowledge): <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Write a critical summary of three key research papers. You must begin each summary with a critical statement that develops your central position. Be sure to frame the three papers carefully, briefly outline their positions (main claim, method, most relevant subsidiary findings), take a critical stance on their positions or omissions in relation to your work and open a knowledge gap.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When drafting each critical stance claim, consider how you might draft three basic critical premises necessary to your overall argumentative case. These claims should be drafted based on your knowledge and research and then substantiated by the key player whose findings you will summarize and assess critically.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Structure: <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Method: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name the any primary and\/or secondary sources you will use for your research, list your key terms, record any Ask Away enquiries: tell me about your individual research process. Be specific.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discussion: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Extended research proposal involves writing 3 to 4 argumentative paragraphs in which you will articulate an argument in each paragraph that develops your case and is supported by research.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Write a series of subsidiary arguments that develop your main position in an argumentative case backed by your findings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Conclusion (1 paragraph): <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You will reiterate your claims to new knowledge and offer specific recommendations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Be sure to use proper APA citation and documentation throughout your proposal.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cite 5-10 sources in your References section. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Argument Test 2016 Jerome\/ENGL 112 Value: 15% of your final grade You must respond to one of the following questions in a letter in which you\u2019ll build an argumentative case using various types of claims, supporting evidence and analysis. 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