Eng122 Week 2 discussion and assignment

Prepare: As you prepare to write your first discussion for this week, take a few moments to do the following:

· Watch Models of Non-Fiction Writing: Presenting an Argument (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in the AU Library’s Films on Demand database

· Watch Evidence in Argument: Critical Thinking (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in the AU Library’s Films on Demand database

· Review An Introduction to Argument

· Review the grading rubric for this discussion

Reflect: Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on the structure of a successful argument. Think about the structure of an argument and how it may relate to your paper. Decide what approach will be best suited to your specific argument.

Write (dueThursday, Day 3): In 200 to 300 words, present a plan for the argument you will be presenting in your paper. In a few sentences each, identify and explain the following items for your specific argument:

· Ethos, pathos, and logos

· Thesis statement (the paper’s position), based upon feedback from last week

· At least two claims, building upon last week’s research and assignment

· At least one counterargument and ideas for rebuttal

· Questions or concerns regarding the development of your argument

Please review the Week 2 Discussion 1 Initial Post Template before writing your response.

Respond to Peers (dueMonday, Day 7): In 125 to 200 words each, respond to at least two classmates. In each response, address all questions and concerns with clear and concise information and advice. Then, analyze your classmate’s proposed argument structure and describe why the argument seems valid. If the argument is not valid, identify errors or omissions and provide suggestions for improvement.

Please review the Week 2 Discussion 1 Peer Response Template before writing your response.

Prepare: As you prepare to write your second discussion for this week, take a few moments to do the following:

· Read Chapters 2 and 4 in the textbook.

· Explore the Ashford Writing Center In-Text Citation Helper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Review the Ashford Writing Center (AWC) articles on

o Good Paragraph Development: As Easy as P.I.E. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

o Essay structure (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

o Quotation Marks (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

o Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Reflect: Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on one of the paragraphs in your paper. Does your topic sentence in that paragraph support your thesis statement? Is the claim in your topic sentence fully developed in the rest of the body paragraph? Think about your topic sentence’s claim and how you will add credibility to your writing.

Write (dueThursday, Day 3): In 200 to 300 words, share a rough draft of one of your paper’s body paragraphs. Your paragraph must include a topic sentence, one direct quote, and one paraphrased passage. Integrate both of these elements into your paragraph using proper APA in-text citations. Below your body paragraph, provide the original text that you are paraphrasing and label it clearly as “Original Source Text.” Include an APA-formatted reference list for the sources noted in the body of your paragraph.

In a separate paragraph,

· Explain how your topic sentence supports your thesis statement.

· Explain how the quoted and paraphrased material supports your claims and/or adds credibility to your writing.

Please review the Week 2 Discussion 2 Initial Post Template before writing your response.

Respond to Peers (dueMonday, Day 7): In 125 to 200 words each, discuss and critique the paragraphs of at least two of your classmates. Please analyze and discuss the

· Use of APA formatting.

· Integration of the direct quote and paraphrased material.

· Questions and concerns regarding the development of the paragraph and topic sentence.

· Substantiate your ideas and suggestions with specific examples from your classmates’ paragraphs and the assigned reading materials.

Please review the Week 2 Discussion 2 Peer Response Template before writing your response.