Our first assignment is an arguable claim paper. We will focus on the
methodologies of the Toulmin system to construct an argument which takes a stand on an
issue of importance to our culture and community.
E306 Assignment #1
Rough draft due Monday, Sept 19.
Final draft due Monday, Sept 26.
3-4 pages typed double spaced.
Choose an issue of importance to this class. Your task is to write a convincing
argument taking a position on the issue. Use the because clause and Toulmin exercises
to strengthen the components of your argument. Make sure to give solid reasons for
your position and discuss any underlying assumptions that your argument relies on.
Use evidence to support both your reasons and assumptions. Also, devote a
significant part of your paper to addressing the opposition. treat them fairly
and with examples, before responding to them. You should also include citations
from other writers concerning the issue; these citations can come from articles
you've found, or in the back of Writing Arguments, or from InterNet newsgroup
sources.
So, the requirements are:
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