writing a hypothesis for a New York Times article with logos, ethos, and pathos

- locate the editorial you wish to use

- write a thesis in two or more sentences, with logos, ethos, and pathos, which is a provisional thesis because you may revise it as you continue to work on the essay.  After your provisional thesis, include a Works Cited (MLA) or Reference (APA) entry for the opinion piece you are using.

· Logos appeals to reason. Logos can also be thought of as the text of the argument, as well as how well a writer has argued his/her point.

· Ethos appeals to the writer’s character. Ethos can also be thought of as the role of the writer in the argument, and how credible his/her argument is.

· Pathos appeals to the emotions and the sympathetic imagination, as well as to beliefs and values. Pathos can also be thought of as the role of the audience in the argument.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/07/opinion/sunday/do-poor-people-have-a-right-to-health-care.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-left-region&region=opinion-c-col-left-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region

THE THREE-PART THESIS STATEMENT:

A MORE COMPLEX—AND HELPFUL!—THESIS STATEMENT

A three-part thesis statement allows a writer to:

• respectfully recognize a controversy;

• make a clear, articulate claim; and

• introduce reasoning that supports that claim.

It can be written in one sentence, consisting of three clauses:

• The "although" clause acknowledges that your idea is truly controversial, and that you

recognize potential objections to your position.

• The assertion clause is the heart of your thesis statement, your argumentative claim.

• The "because" clause briefly introduces the reasons why your thesis is valid.

EXAMPLE: Although the cost of going to college may be high, the knowledge and experience

students gain are worth the price of admission; college graduates generally earn more than nongraduates,

and the interactive [and] specialized learning that takes place in college courses is not

easily available outside of colleges.

How A Three-Part Thesis Statement Helps In Writing An Essay

• The three clauses can serve as an outline for the structure of a thorough essay. The

thesis statement is the main ingredient in an effective introductory