Thursday 10.4.18

Today’s Agenda Unit Two Schedule Audience Appeals Types, Purposes and Characteristics of argument What is an Annotated Bibliography? Example student papers, including using and formatting visuals Conferencing in class for proposals Workshopping paper in class

Audience Appeals The Handout for the Audience Appeals can be found in Unit Two of our course website.

Purposes of an Argument To Win – (Usually in debating societies) – The writer’s aim is to control the audience, and to present a position that defeats the position of others. To Convince – The writer’s aim is to convince other persons that they should change their mind about an issue. Thus, the writer must provide reasons (evidence) that are compelling enough to change people’s minds. To Reach an Audience or Explore an Issue – Arguments to decide or explore are not aimed at conquering or controlling others, or even to convince. Rather, it seeks a sharing of information and perspectives in order to make informed choices. (For example, Exploring which college is the best for your future).

Characteristics of an Argument An Argument should have 3 characteristics: Your argument should attempt to convince the audience of something, urge them to do something, or explore a topic to make a wise decision. It should address a problem that does not have an acceptable solution, or ask a question for which there is no absolute answer. It should present a position in which the audience may realistically have a perspective on.

Using Sources in an Argument As background information on your topic To demonstrate the writer’s knowledge of the topic To support your thesis by citing authority and testimony To include a counterargument, or opinions that differ from your own.

What is an annotated bibliography? An annotated bibliography gives a summary of the research that has been done on a given topic. It also includes an assessment of its relevance and value to your topic. 1. Provide a citation – DO NOT COPY AND PASTE THESE FROM DATABASE ABSTRACTS. It is plagiarism!!! 2. Short Summary – 2-3 sentences 3. Describe its probable usage in your research – 1-2 sentences

What is the purpose of the annotated bibliography? Using annotated bibliographies can save a researcher a LOT of time and energy. As you will notice upon completion, a quick glance at an annotation will give you a sense of whether or not that article will be useful in your own research, and where it would be useful. It also helps to keep track of the research you gather for your project when you write your works cited or reference page.

Other Resources Take a look at this site for information and examples of annotated bibliographies:  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614 /03/

Student Example Essays You can find the student example essays on our course website in unit two.

Homework Annotated bibliography entries due on Eli: Mon. Oct 8 by 11 pm. Work on your rough draft. You will need to bring in 3 FULL pages (hard copy) to class for in class peer review and to turn in to Barb: Thurs., Oct. 11.