We are reading several argumentative essays with various appeals that support their argument. In this essay, examine how one of the following essays makes its argument:
“Violent Media is Good for Kids” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2000/06/violent-media-good-kids-0/
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“Why Videogames Should Be Played With Friends, Not Online With Strangers” https://www.wired.com/2014/06/gaming-on-the-couch/
(Links to an external site.)
Each of these texts the class has read discusses a specific problem facing American society and the way it functions. Using one of these essays, examine:
According to your analysis, is the argument effective? (thesis)
What are the writer’s (writers’) thesis and claims? (introduction)
What is the audience? How do you know?
Look up the author and publication. Does this data reveal any biases? Do the author’s biases make their argument less effective?
Does the author have the appropriate credibility to make the argument (ethos)? How is the author credible or not?
Does the author cite sources that have the appropriate credibility to make the argument (ethos)? How is the source credible or not?
Is there anything about the author’s sources that is important to the argument (ethos)?
Do the date, place, or context of publication reveal anything about the story?
What kinds of logical arguments (logos) does the author use?
What emotional appeals does the author use?
Are the examples that the author puts forward relevant to their argument? Why or why not?
Evaluate these points, and using your analysis, form a perspective that evaluates the argument, context, and major points.
Be clear and concise. (Avoid wordiness and use thesis, topic sentences, transitions, etc.)
Remember, do not bring in your own ideas or sources for this part of this essay.
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