Read from The Bedford Guide for College Writers the following chapters and essays:
Chapter 8 (p.123-147)
Chapter 11 (p. 182- 205).
“More Pros Than Cons in a Meat-Free Life,” Garretson. (p. 128-129)
“Joining the Military Doesn’t Make You a Hero,” Kinzer. (p. 347-350).
“Trigger Happy,” Jarvie. (p. 358-362).
In a response of 600 words respond to the following:
– What characteristics constitute a good claim? Provide three original examples of “good claims” that you find interesting in pursuing and briefly (in a sentence or two) state why it interests you.
– Which two essays from the readings intrigued you the most, either by agreeing with them or being opposed to them? Explain how you agree/disagree with the writer and how you can or cannot relate to the context.
