writing and db

1. Follow the Discussion Board rubricand the Discussion Board criteria in the syllabus.

Due:  11:59 PM EST Sunday

 

The Argument Synthesis will require you to research and choose readings to incorporate into the essay to formulate your argument. After reading through the pieces on Argument Synthesis and Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, choose one of the following topics for your essay. The introduction, outline of supporting paragraphs (including the counterargument paragraph), and conclusion must employ APA format.

 

Follow these guidelines to write your Argument Synthesis:

• The Argument Synthesis Introduction, Outline, and Conclusion should be detailed, specific, and include at least three scholarly sources. Choose one of the following topics and choose one position on the topic:
  • The use of social media for potential employers and schools
  • The Patriot Act
  • Eminent Domain
  • WikiLeaks
  • Photo Shopping in ads
• Include a complete introduction that sets up your argument on the issue and contains a thesis statement that clearly identifies your position on this issue
• Follow this with an outline of your supporting and counterargument paragraphs. Include text support from the two articles that will defend your argument as well as text support from one article that will consider the counterargument. Detail how you plan to use those articles in your outline.
• End the assignment with a fully developed conclusion that restates your thesis and recaps your main points.
• Include an APA title page
• Include APA in-text citations wherever you reference the text.
• Include a reference page in APA format.
• Be objective and avoid using “I,” “you,” and “we.”