english 101 essay

ENG101 Essay 1 Log: Analyzing and Responding to

“The Myth of Universal Love”

PART ONE: Use the outline below to break down (analyze) Asma’s article into its parts. Find key quotations that sum up the MAIN POINTS of that part of the article. Number the paragraphs before you begin the log.

1. Introduction to the issue and thesis: Paragraph __ to __

What is the issue (the problem or debate) that is addressed in this article?

Copy Asma’s thesis statement. This is his claim, the main point that he will support in his argument.

2. Singer’s argument: Paragraph __ to __

Copy some quotations from this section that best state Singer’s argument.

3. Asma’s response to Singer: Paragraph __ to __

Copy some quotations from this section that best state Asma’s rebuttal.

4. Rifkin’s argument: Paragraph __ to __

Copy some quotations from this section that best state Rifkin’s argument.

5. Asma’s response to Rifkin: Paragraph __ to __

Copy some quotations from this section that best state Asma’s rebuttal.

6. Asma’s final points: Paragraph __ to __

Copy some quotations from this section that best state Asma’s final points.

PART TWO: Now, write your response to the three thinkers who express opinions in “The Myth of Universal Love.” Do you agree or disagree with them? Why? Just write quickly what comes to your mind. Refer to what you wrote in Part One to review each thinker’s main points.

1. Your response to Singer’s position.

2. Your response to Rifkin’s position.

3. Your response to Asma’s position.