ENG 122 week 1 Discussion 2

  

Ashford 2: - Week 1 - Discussion 2

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
 

     

Argument,   Keyword, and Thesis Statement Workshop

 Prepare

• As you prepare to write your      second discussion for this week, be sure to complete the following: 
  • Read Chapters 1, 3, 4.2, and       Appendix A in the textbook.
  • Read “Research Paper Guidelines.”
  • Read “An Introduction to Argument.”
  • Review the Ashford University       Library’s Nitty gritty: Generating keywords tutorial (Transcript)
  • Review the Ashford University       Library’s Quick ‘n’ dirty tutorial
  • Review the grading rubric for this discussion  

Reflect

• Before drafting your initial      post, take time to reflect on the approved research topics for your final      paper. Considering the information in this week’s instructor guidance and      readings, choose the research topic that suits you best. Choose a topic      that is interesting, has a clear argument, and allows you to remain      objective. We will be using research and logic to support our arguments in      this class. It may be difficult to remain objective if you feel      emotionally or spiritually connected to the subject.

Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

• In 200 to 300 words, share your      chosen research topic for this class and write a few sentences on each of      the following:
• Share the kind of argument you      hope to make and why.
• Identify five to ten keywords      for your library research and explain your choices.
• Write a single-sentence thesis      statement for your research paper and compare it to the “Thesis Checklist.”
• Include any areas of confusion      or questions you have for the class and/or your instructor.

Guided Response (due Monday, Day 7)

• In 125 to 200 words each,      respond to at least two classmates. Provide feedback on any area of      confusion and answer any questions your classmate has posted. Support your      responses with information from the course materials (including the      textbook), instructor guidance, articles, Ashford University Library, and      Ashford Writing Center. Be sure to include 
  • A detailed explanation of why       you agree (or disagree) with your classmate’s chosen style of argument       for the research paper topic chosen.
  • Suggestions for additional       library search keywords for your classmate’s research paper topic.
  • An analysis of your classmate’s       thesis statement according to the textbook, the Ashford Writing Center,       and other course materials.
• Make every effort to read all      posts and responses in this discussion. You are strongly encouraged to      follow up with classmates who have responded to your post. As always, you      may respond to more than two classmates if you choose.