Dr. Onega/ENG 101 Week 10 Essay 3: Writing to Argue and Persuade He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument, but in the right word. The power of sound has always been greater than the power of sense --Joseph Conrad Everyone loves, I think, to debate, for if our First Amendment has given us anything, it has given us the sense that our words are powerful and that our opinions count. Now whether or not such a sense is true, valid, and just is itself open to debate, but that notwithstanding, and call it what you will, a debate, a discussion, a conversation, an argument, a fight, a difference of opinion, is one of those things that is as American as apple pie. To that end, then, this Essay 3 will give you the opportunity to, if not eat a slice of literal pie, it will let you argue a metaphorical slice via argument.  Due: Sunday of Week 10 Topic: In last week’s Reflective Response, you considered Stevenson’s exploration of the inherent duality that exists in each of us. You shared your thoughts about the ‘truth’ of his belief; you offered examples from your own life, and you connected all of that to the issue of a dual identity that not only defines, but also creates, each of us. What I want you to do for this essay is to continue your reflection and consideration of those ideas, but adding to your thinking this question: Are we as individuals free to establish (and live) our own definition of self—our own identity formed from our internal drives and desires--or are we inevitably chained and bound and imprisoned by the expectations of others (authority figures, society, cultural imperatives) and thus always the creation of something external to ourselves? Your thesis will be a strong assertion—an argumentative claim—in which you specifically answer that question, placing it at the end of an effective introduction, supporting it in three fullydeveloped body paragraphs, each with a quotation from the novella, and reinforcing it in an interesting conclusion. Be sure that you attend to the argumentative demand to provide specific details and examples (in addition to the required quotations) and that you explain the significance/relevance/connection between the details/examples/quotation and your claim (the general rule of thumb, remember, is to spend twice as long discussing the importance of an example as the example is). Reminders: Writing to argue or persuade demands that you attend constantly to the central goal of your essay and that everything—in terms of both content and style—is presented in the service of that goal. Responsibilities:    Aim for at least 3 pages of double-spaced text (NOT including title or references pages), as such a length is necessary to ensure that the writing is full, thorough, and welldeveloped. APA format, including a title page, properly cited quotations, and a References page, is required, and any essay submitted not adhering to this style format will lose 10 points. You will want to review the relevant pages in your WR, as well as consult the handouts provided in the Essay 3 folder. Offer at least 3 quotations as supporting evidence for your claim, being sure to provide parenthetical citations for these quotations. Other things:     Be sure to review all the information related to essay writing that I have provided in the past. This includes the pages in your handbook and the handouts I provided as support material. Handouts have also been provided that will guide your thinking critically about—and writing argumentatively about—your topic. These include a handout for brainstorming and another with guided questions about counterarguments, the use of appeals, etc. Your Essay 3 should show careful attention to the process of essay writing. That is, though I will not be asking you to submit a rough draft along with the final draft you submit, your final draft should show that you have thoughtfully considered matters related to revision (see your handbook and the handouts in the Essay 4 folder). I am available for in-office conferences, and tutoring is available at STAR Institute, in the Writing Lab, and via Tutor.com. Format: APA format, including a title page, properly cited quotations, and a References page. You will want to review the relevant pages in your WR, as well as consult the handouts provided in the Essay 3 folder. Submission: When you submit the final revised draft of your Essay 3, please follow the directions from the handout called “How to Submit Your Essay 3.” Grading Criteria: I will primarily be looking at these things: specificity of content, organization of ideas, development of discussion, format of work, and style of presentation. The grading information in the syllabus provides more information about each of those components. The Grading Guidelines handout below is also helpful. Essay 3 Really try to attend to these components of your essay: _____Original idea _____Strong thesis _____Engaging introduction _____Strong organization _____Effective topic sentences _____Solid support _____Effective quotations _____Effective discussion of quotations _____Engaging conclusion _____Mature discussion _____Effective word choice _____Useful transitions _____Varied syntax _____Sustained my interest _____Displayed your personality _____Effective/full development of ideas Really try to avoid these things in your essay: _____Uninviting title _____Poor proofreading _____Weak introduction _____Unclear organization _____Weak conclusion _____Weak thesis sentence _____Too short _____Lack of detail _____Weak topic sentences _____Unoriginal topic _____Lack of support _____ Lack of development _____Ineffective word choice _____Too few transitions _____Repetitious syntax _____Lack of quotations _____Lack of discussion about quotations _____Ineffective/missing transitions Checklist for Completing Essay 3     Complete ‘brainstorming’ and ‘preparing to write’ worksheets (do this fully and well) Write your rough draft, being sure to attend to the following important considerations: o APA title page o Epigraph, if desired (remember that this is an effective attention-grabber, so consider using one), and single-spaced o Everything except epigraph double-spaced o Introduction at least 5 sentences  Gimmick?  Identification of necessary information?  Thesis clearly defined  No fence-sitting  Clear-cut assertion of your position on a debatable topic o At least three body paragraphs  Each body paragraph at least sentences, though preferably closer to 12  Each topic sentence pointing to one standard/criterion/expectation?  At least three supporting details in each body paragraph?  Don’t use rhetorical questions for support…if you do use rhetorical questions, you must answer them  Discussion of the relevance, significance, importance of each supporting detail?  Addressed counterarguments effectively?  At least three corrected documented quotations/paraphrases from Stevenson’s novella (remember to use a signal phrase and to provide internal documentation) o Conclusion at least 5 sentences  Gimmick?  Reiteration of thesis? o APA references page with the novella listed (see supporting material I provided or your handbook for help with this) Transform your rough draft into a final draft o Ensure that all of the above requirements are met o Check for the ‘obvious’ mistakes: contractions, use of second person, spelling and punctuation o Double-check for logical fallacies o Ensure that you have used the three appeals (logos, pathos, and ethos) o Edit for a strong style, especially in terms of word choice, transitions, and sentence structure…this will help you achieve your desired tone o Remember that your final draft MUST show a ‘polishing’ of your rough draft…the editing/revision handouts and checklists that I have provided throughout the semester will help you with this o The grading sheet can also guide your revision process Submit as per the submission instructions
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