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Discussion 1 (Paragraph per bullet)

You may think of arguments as negative confrontations where two or more people cannot come to a reasonable resolution of their perceived differences. Argument, though, can be positive in the context of advocating the need for change. While you may be passionate about an idea for change, you will also want to be precise in how you design your argument in order to influence how a person thinks about your idea for change.

For this unit’s Discussion, go to the TED.com website ( http://www.ted.com/) and select a speech; you will then analyze the argument made by the speaker. Be sure to select a TED Talks video with a debatable claim so that you are able to address the questions below.

Before submitting your post, please review the following article, “How to Support an Argument and Avoid Logical Fallacies,” specifically the Toulmin Model section at https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupportCenter/WritingCenter/WritingReferenceLibrary/TheWritingProcess/HowTosupportAnArgumentAndAvoidLogicalFallacies.aspx

You will use the Toulmin Model to analyze the selected video. While the video does not need to relate to your chosen topic, it may help to choose a video that you can use as further evidence in an argument for change in your community or workplace.

After reviewing your selected video from TED.com, respond to the following prompts in paragraph format:

Bullet 1•Identify the claim, type of claim (a claim of policy, claim of value, claim of cause, ethical argument, proposal argument, etc.) , supporting evidence, and assumptions you think the speaker used in his or her argument.

Bullet 2•Describe what aspects of the argument you felt were particularly strong or weak.

Bullet 3•How will you use the Toulmin Model to strengthen an argument for change in your community or workplace?

To earn full participation credit, you will need to respond substantively to at least two peers’ initial Discussion posts. These responses should stay on topic and generate further discussion by asking questions, mentioning relevant examples, and if possible, referencing concepts from the unit Learning Activities.

All Discussion posts and responses to peers should be written in complete sentences using Standard American English. Before posting, proofread for grammar, spelling, and word-choice issues. Be sure to respond fully to every aspect of the Discussion.

When you refer to concepts from the unit’s Learning Activities, be sure to use a signal phrase like “According to . . .[name of reading].” If you are directly quoting the Learning Activities or another source, be sure to use quotation marks and cite the source using proper APA in-text citations and full references. Kaplan University Writing Center has resources on APA citation formatting.

Discussion 2 (paragraph per bullet)

Plagiarism is often thought of in the context of academic institutions, but there are many reported situations outside of the classroom where individuals use ideas from other people without giving proper credit. While in school, the consequences may be reflected in a student’s grade. Outside of school, the consequences may tarnish a professional’s reputation and potentially bring legal action. The Learning Activities included resources to help you avoid plagiarism, and this Discussion will give you an opportunity to practice those skills. For another helpful overview of plagiarism, review the TED Talks Punishable Perils of Plagiarism. http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-punishable-perils-of-plagiarism-melissa-huseman-d-annunzio

Find a reliable secondary source for an argument for change in your community or workplace. Then, choose a short passage that verifies or disputes your position. Respond to the following prompts in at least two well-developed paragraphs (not including the copied-and-pasted material from your secondary source):

Bullet 1•Describe the source you found, the process you used to find it, and why you selected it. What makes this a reliable source? Does it support or refute your argument?

Bullet 2•Paraphrase relevant information from a short passage in the source you found. Be sure to use in-text citations with any sentences reflecting ideas from the source, e.g., (Doe, 2013) or According to Jane Doe (2013).

Bullet 3•At the end of your post, provide a complete APA 6th Edition style references page citation for the source you found and copy/paste the original text that you paraphrased. Be sure to label clearly the part that is copied (e.g., original). Also, label what you have written (e.g., paraphrase).

To earn full participation credit, you will need to respond substantively to at least two peers’ initial Discussion posts. These responses should stay on topic and generate further discussion by asking questions, mentioning relevant examples, and if possible, referencing concepts from the unit Learning Activities.

All Discussion posts and responses to peers should be written in complete sentences using Standard American English. Before posting, proofread for grammar, spelling, and word-choice issues. Be sure to respond fully to every aspect of the Discussion.

When you refer to concepts from the unit’s Learning Activities, be sure to use a signal phrase like “According to . . .[name of reading].” If you are directly quoting the Learning Activities or another source, be sure to use quotation marks and cite the source using proper APA in-text citations and full references. Kaplan University Writing Center has resources on APA citation formatting.

Discussion 3 (Outline or graphic organizer and Body paragraph based off Thesis below)

Writers often face the challenge of too many ideas swirling about their heads when they sit down to draft an essay or other document. The swirling ideas can lead to writer’s block or a disorganized draft. This Discussion will help you bring order to an argument for change by using a graphic organizer like those in the KUWC resource https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs10/pdf/WC/JLibby_PaperOrganizationGraphicOrganizer.pdf or writing an outline. Your outline or graphic organizer should include at least four points (based off thesis) that will help you to support your essay’s thesis statement; be sure to include that thesis statement in the outline or organizer. Once your ideas are organized, you will then draft a body paragraph that can then be revised for your persuasive essay in the next unit.

Begin by reviewing the Unit 8 Assignment, and then respond to all of the following prompts:

Post an outline or graphic organizer that captures and organizes at least four ideas for your persuasive essay. (Persuasive Essay: All Soldiers should be screened for PTSD after deployment) Be sure to include a thesis statement in your outline or graphic organizer. Also, include at least one misconception or opposition point to your argument. (Common Misconception: Soldiers are not affected by war)

Post a draft version of a body paragraph that would be appropriate for your persuasive essay.

To earn full participation credit, you will need to respond substantively to at least two peers’ initial Discussion posts. Consider using the Checklist for Crafting an Effective Paragraph, from the KUWC article “Paragraph Development” to guide your feedback on the peers’ paragraphs and sentence structure. These responses should stay on topic and generate further discussion by asking questions, mentioning relevant examples, and if possible, referencing concepts from the unit Learning Activities.

Thesis Statement( Argument for change): The average soldier may experience symptoms of PTSD after being deployed and returning home. The Army need to implement an annual screening to fight this secret war that is overtaking soldiers.

Discussion 4 (Persuasive Essay Introduction: All Soldiers should be screened for PTSD after deployment)

Writing introduction and conclusion paragraphs may seem daunting, whether you are just having a hard time coming up with those first few sentences or just do not know how to bring your paper to a close. This Discussion gives you an opportunity to post draft versions of your introduction and conclusion paragraphs for your persuasive essay so that you can receive feedback on their effectiveness from your peers and the instructor. You may find it helpful to post your introduction and conclusion paragraphs early in the unit so that you have time to revise them for the unit’s Assignment based on the feedback you receive and the insights you find from the Learning Activities.

Include all of the following in your Discussion post:

A draft of your introduction paragraph for your persuasive essay using one of the techniques described in the Learning Activities

A thesis statement as the last sentence of your introduction

A draft of your conclusion paragraph for your persuasive essay

An explanation of what motivated your decisions when writing both paragraphs, such as why you used a particular technique and the impact you want to have on your audience with these paragraphs

Essay Persuasive (All Soldiers should be screened for PTSD after deployment)

Your persuasive essay will need to meet the following criteria:

APA 6th Edition format for the document, including an appropriately formatted title page and References page

A thesis statement at the end of the introduction paragraph

Well-developed paragraphs that include evidence from sources to support your argument for a specific change in your community or workplace

Four reliable sources should be cited within the text of the Assignment; at least one of the cited sources should be either a book/ebook or a periodical article

All cited sources need to have full citations on a References page (except for any interviews you conduct, which only require in-text citations)

Standard American English and a formal tone throughout the writing

Only the third person point of view should be used

Achieving the above criteria should be your main goal with your academic essay. A strong and well-supported argument will be at least 4 pages (1,000 words long), not including the title page and references page.

Discussion (All Soldiers should be screened for PTSD after deployment)

In this Discussion, you will start thinking about how you can best convey your message through digital media such as a video, slide presentation, or podcast which rely on both text and visuals to highlight a main message. If you are not readily familiar with digital media tools, KUWC has resources that you can review, and one of them is “PowerPoint Basics.” If you want to try different tools beyond the basic slide presentation, the Internet has several free tools to consider, such as Animoto®, Prezi®, PowToon®, WeVideo®, or Fotobabble®.

When considering both the tools and visuals to include, keep in mind the following requirements of this unit’s digital media Assignment:

•Contains research from at least four reliable sources, including graphics, to support the main message of the digital media presentation

•Contains at least two visuals (e.g., photo, table, diagram, chart, etc.)

•Cites research and visuals in APA citation format, both in-text and on a References slide or separate Word document. You need to quote material taken directly from a source. The same standards apply to both a presentation and an essay.

•Has a clear message related to an argument for change in your community or workplace

•Is designed to reflect the needs and interests of a specific audience to help motivate your viewers to take action

•Backs up assertions with evidence from credible sources in the text and cites those sources in the text and on a References slide to allow the intended audience to research the topic further, if desired

•Contains at least 8–10 slides (slide presentation) or lasts approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute (video or audio)

Respond to all of the prompts below in the context of your potential digital media presentation on an argument for change in your community or workplace:

•Describe the argument for change you will convey in your digital media presentation. Identify your primary audience, strategies for supporting your argument, and your selected media tool.