Use TWO as sources:
“Do What You Love” Tony Hawk (handout)
“Work Is a Blessing” Russell Honore (textbook)
“The Busy Trap” (textbook)
“What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work” Dan Ariely (Ted Talk)
Total = 3 sources ( 2 class sources, 1 source of your own) You need to quote and / or paraphrase each source at least twice= 6 “in-text” reference,sminimum
Also, use at least one additional source of your ownfinding. You may use a personal interviewas a source if you wish, or another article, some statistics /data etc. Yes, if you have an added source and you still want to do an element of personal interview that’s fine. You can have an added ‘written’ source and also use personal interview as a source. Balance out the in-text quotes to still equal 6 (or more if you wish).
Yourpapermustincludeatleast2reasonsand1counterargument. Allthreehavetobesupported with evidence.
**Note: Often I say ‘no first person’ in a position paper, however, I decided that you can include a small amount of first person if you wish, but keep it relatively brief, i.e., a short compelling
example or anecdote used as evidence/ support, if you so choose. Please remember that personal examples are not a substitute for a source. *Don’t let a first-person example turn the essay into a ‘narrative’ essay. Most of the essay should not be in first person, and you may decide not to use a first person example at all. I am allowing for it since I do note people’s personal connection to this theme and so it may enhance your essay if that is the case for you. In that case, it can be useful to include and I encourage you to do so.
*Useful references: Characteristic features of argument, page 120-121 list, explanations follow Means of persuasion, page 389
Classical Arguments, page 408
Quoting and paraphrasing, page 512-520 In-text citations (basic rule) page 538
Summary of Characteristic features of argument (pgs 120-121 in text)
An explicit position
A response to what others have said or done
Appropriate background information
A clear indication of why the topic matters
Good reasons and evidence
Attention to others points of view on the topic (counterargument)
An authoritative tone
An appeal to reader’s values
Work Cited rules begin on page 547. Some you might use:: #19 pg. 557, #s 8,9,10 pgs.550-552, #44 pg. 568, #49 page 569
Overall plan for this paper: Intro
Body
○ Topic ( question at hand ) with engaging introduction to topic
○ Your Position on the topic
(Numerous paragraphs. Please use your judgment here for paragraphing.)
○ Reason #1
○ Evidence
○ Reason #2
○ Evidence
○ Your counterargument
○ Evidence
Conclusion
○ Summary of concluding thoughts in light of what you have argued above
Reason #1: State and include discussion of your reason, including quoting/paraphrasing and in-text citing of source(s), explanation and evidence. Make clear how your reason supports your position. Reason #2: State and include discussion of your reason, including quote/paraphrase, in-text citing of source(s), explanation and evidence. Make clear how your reason supports your position. Counterargument: State the opposing side’s point (which you do not agree with) and address why you disagree with it. Provide evidence for why you disagree; quote/paraphrase and i(n-text) cite source(s). (In your final paper you will of course have concluding comments as well.)
Draft: 10 points. Upload to file exchange by end of day Tuesday 3/29
The first draft is at least 3 pages typed. You may have some parts in outline/bullet point format after
the first 3 pages. (This means at least 3 pages of draft and 1 page of planning, or 4 pages of draft.) List what sources you anticipate using Specify the 2 class sources from the list above, and list your 3rd source as well.
Peer Review: 10 points Peer partners will be assigned on Wednesday morning 3/30, so make sure your draft is uploaded by Tuesday night. *The deadline for uploading drafts have to be met if you want to do ‘peer review’.
Peer Review sheet for your partner is due uploaded by Sunday 4/3
Final Paper is due by end of day Tuesday 4/5 (or before) emailed to me directly.
This paper will be graded based on the argument components required and must include all MLA conventions and format, including in-text citations and works cited page. (Remember the gray part of our text is an MLA reference guide for all conventions as well as in-text citations and work cited page.) The final 80 points of the paper will be 50 content, 30 presentation
Reminders: Please spend time reviewing our readings carefully so you choose the topic that most interests you. Remember to check back to characteristic features of argument and consider what has been mentioned regarding these elements including authoritative tone (ethical appeal), appeal to values (emotional appeal), good reasons and evidence ( logical appeal).
I say this because I have seen students sometimes change their topic for this theme. My suggestion is work on it over a number of days to see if your topic is working out, if you are happy with sources you intend to use, and if you are finding enough to say etc.
