Critical Analysis Essay DM HELPCLICK
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CriticalAnalysisEssayTipsSpring2018.docxCritical Analysis Essay Tips
Due Dates:
· Selected article for critical analysis essay and three potential sources, due in D2L.
· Introductory paragraph and one body paragraph for visual image analysis essay, due in D2L,
· Rough draft of visual image analysis essay (must be within 75% of target length to get credit), due in D2L.
· Final draft of visual image analysis essay due on D2L.
For this essay, you will select one of the following readings:
“The Aesthetic Imperative”, Virginia Postrel, pg. 306
“False Connections”, Alex Kotlwitz, pg. 315
“Some Convenient Truths”, Gregg Easterbook, pg. 358
“Is It Time to Kill the Liberal Arts Degree”, Kim Brooks, pg. 395
“The Realities of Immigration”, Linda Chavez, pg. 434
“What Is Civility?”, P. M. Forni, pg. 455
Write an essay of 3-4 pages in length. Use the document “Sample Outline for Critical Essay” as a guide, as well as the Critical Essay Guidelines and Rubric. Included in essay should be:
· Thesis statement centering on point(s) of analysis
· Thorough analysis of the ideas presented in the work
· Do not analyze the topic of argument (for instance, if the topic is abortion, you aren’t arguing whether or not abortion is right/wrong), but how the author presents his/her argument on the topic (you’re discussing how the author presented his/her argument on abortion); whether or not the argument is effective at its purpose and whether or not the argument is solid.
· Need three sources, one of which is the essay you’re analyzing
Consider:
· Analyzing the influences during the time the piece was created
· Discussing the conflict surrounding the issues presented
· How ethos, logos, and pathos are used
· How effective the piece is at its purpose (informing, entertaining, persuading)
