Essay 4 prompt:
Your final essay must have the following components (they may appear in any order):
brief historical context, causes and effects,
pro-arguments, data, warrant, backing,
counterarguments, refutation, concession;
in addition to a thorough introduction (start of paper) and conclusion (end of paper) paragraph.
Your topic must address a cultural stagnancy (social injustice; social unrest) and a cultural progression (possible or hypothetical solution).
You must use Pico Iyer’s The Art of Stillness or Alain de Button’s The Art of Travel in at least 2 body paragraphs.
You may use them as pro-arguments or counterarguments.
In other words, (1) you do not have to agree with them to use them as a source; and
(2) you are welcome to analyze their weaknesses, ineffective use of rhetorical devices, commitment of logical fallacies, and cultural blindspots.
Review: Essay 4: Final Draft Submission Link: Individual Argumentative Research Project
Select 1 out 6 Formats below. Use clear labels for your submission. Do not upload files or submit Google Doc links.
Create 3-4 bullet points per body paragraph to demonstrate what you will evaluate, analyze, and assess to support your thesis. In other words, submit a minimum of 3 x 9 = 27 bullet points; maximum 4 x 12 = 48 bullet points.
Identify 3 different logical fallacies (LF) for 3 different counter arguments. 3 LF may be in 1 singular paragraph or 3 different paragraphs.
Will you use The Art of Travel or The Art of Stillness? Will it be a pro-argument or counterargument? Why?
You will need to interact with Pico Iyer or Alain de Botton in at least two body paragraphs (in any order).
FAQ: A “concession paragraph” is a metaphorical compromise with 1 specific counterargument. So, depending on your main thesis v. the counterargument’s thesis = come to a happy medium to resolve the issue. The concession is hypothetical and might never happen, but you are applying your critical thinking skill to arrive to a creative resolution (despite the counterargument’s weaknesses and blind points).
Pro-arguments (Data; Warrant; Backing) are sources that provide support for your own thesis statement.
Pro-argument#1 = Data: 1st source to support your thesis. Evidence gathered to support the claim. Provide summary, background information, and context of the social injustice.
Pro-argument #2 = Warrant: (also referred to as a bridge): 2nd source to support your thesis. Explanation of why or how the data supports your claim. Discuss immediate and remote consequences of this ongoing injustice.
Pro-argument #3 = Backing (also referred to as the foundation): 3rd source to support your thesis. Additional logic or reasoning that may be necessary to support the warrant.
Select 1 out 5 Formats: Briefly explain
Format A
Format B
Format C
Format D
Format E:
Rogerian Argument
OR
Toulmin Argument
Present Social Injustice -or- Social Inequality background history, context, consequences, etc.
Introduction, Topic, Thesis Statement
Introduction, Topic, Thesis Statement
Introduction, Topic, Thesis Statement
Introduction, Topic, Thesis Statement
Introduction, Topic, Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph 1
Pro-argument #1: Data
Counterargument #1
Pro-argument #1: Data
Counterargument #1
DIY = Do-it-Yourself Planning. Label how you will organize your body paragraphs.
Body Paragraph 2
Pro-argument #2: Warrant
Counterargument #2
Counterargument #1
Refutation #1
You must plan at least 9 body paragraphs to address all parts of the prompt.
Body Paragraph 3
Pro-argument #3: Backing
Counterargument #3
Refutation #1
Pro-argument #1: Data
Body Paragraph 4
Counterargument #1
Refutation #1
Concession #1
Concession #1
Body Paragraph 5
Counterargument #2
Refutation #2
Pro-argument #2: Warrant
Counterargument #2
Body Paragraph 6
Counterargument #3
Refutation #3
Counterargument #2
Refutation #2
Body Paragraph 7
Refutation #1
Pro-argument #1
Refutation #2
Pro-argument #2: Warrant
Body Paragraph 8
Refutation #2
Pro-argument #2
Concession #2
Concession #2
Body Paragraph 9
Refutation #3
Pro-argument #3
Pro-argument #3: Backing
Counterargument #3
Body Paragraph 10
Concession
Concession
Counterargument #3
Refutation #3: Backing
Body Paragraph 11
N/A
N/A
Refutation #3
Pro-argument #3
Body Paragraph 12
N/A
N/A
Concession #3
Concession #3
50% Essay review and thesis recap // 50% Micro and Macro Solutions; Insights
Conclusion
Conclusion
Conclusion
Conclusion
