Discussion board

Welcome to this week's Discussion Forum (DF). Please post your responses and respond to at least one classmate by Monday, 11/15/21. Please note that you must post your own replies before you can see your classmates' answers.

This week's DF covers the following modules and materials. Read or re-read them to answer the questions below:

Reading Module 1:

Types of Rhetorical Modes

"Argumentation and Persuasion"

"Narration"

How to Write a Thesis Statement

Reading Module 3: Research

What Is Research?

What Is Research Writing?

The Qualities of a Good Research Question

Research and Other Types of Source-based Writing

Reading Module 4: Citation

Understanding the Academic Context of Your Topic

Essay 2 assignment

IMPORTANT: You must answer ALL questions for credit. Where indicated, write at least 250 words. Post the word counts for all of your answers.

1. In your own words, according to "Argumentation and Persuasion," what is the point of writing an argument essay? How does it differ from narration? (Write at least 250 words.)

2. Using What Is Research?, What Is Research Writing?, and The Qualities of a Good Research Question as your guides:

A) Write a one-sentence research question based on your topic for Essay 2. (Remember, your topic must be based on the Essay 2 assignment, not a random subject of your own choosing.)

B) Use this question to guide your research and find sources for Essay 2. What sources emerge as credible to you? (Websites, books, TV programs, etc.)

C) What new knowledge did you acquire about your topic? (Write at least 250 words.)

3. Summarize the information found in The Qualities of a Good Research Question. What is the difference between research and source-based writing?

4. Based on your research, what is the status quo, as mentioned in Understanding the Academic Context of Your Topic, on your chosen topic? (Write at least 250 words.)

5. Write 3 thesis statements based on your chosen topic for Essay 2.

Pay attention: Questions 1, 2C, and 4 require at least 250 words each. The rest have no word-count requirement. Again, always post word counts for all answers.

Special note on responding to classmates: Remember that peer response is part of your Participation grade, and missing or paltry responses will impact your final score. Allow yourself enough time to complete this vital part of our class.