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WEEK TWO GUIDANCE|ENG 122

“Research is creating new knowledge.”--Neil Armstrong

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Welcome to Week Two!

Before reading this guidance, please make sure to click the Week 2 link in the navigation panel on the left for an overview of the reading and assignments you will need to complete this week.

The guidelines and expectations for your assignments are also outlined in your Student Course Guide.

GETTING STARTED

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Congratulations!The first week passed by quickly, but you accomplished a lot. You developed a thesis statement, a plan for your argument, and a working annotated bibliography. You are one step closer to completing your research project!This week, we will break the argument down into topics, claims, evidence, and rebuttals to counterarguments.

GETTING STARTED

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Questions to PonderAs you review this week’s course materials, reflect on the following questions. Thinking critically about the content will help prepare you for our discussions and assist you with your assignments this week.

• Can you describe ethos, pathos, and logos?• What are claims and

counterarguments and how do they work together in an academic argument?• What is academic honesty and

why does it matter?

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ELABORATION

Ethos, Pathos, and LogosIt was the Greek philosopher Aristotle who laid the foundation for the study of rhetoric. He approached the topic of rhetoric in an analytic manner, defining it as the “faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion” (Demirdogen, 2010).

Aristotle identified three types of appeals used in persuasive discourse. These include:• ethos, persuading by using your perceived credibility; • pathos, persuading with an emotional appeal; and • logos, persuading through logic or reasoning.

According to Aristotle, the three appeals must be used together in every piece of persuasive discourse. An argument based on the appeal to logic, or emotions alone will not be an effective one.

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Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?

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Can you identify the type of appealdepicted in this example?

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Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

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Rhetorical strategies only work well when used appropriately. With that said, it’s time to think critically about your personal communication style and its effectiveness in an academic paper.

How will you use the rhetorical tools of ethos, pathos, and logos to effectively persuade your readers?

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Claims

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All claims require strong logic. Therefore, it is important to review each of your claims and address any logical fallacies. Be sure that you have read the Logic and Fallacy handout to assist you. Remember that the claim in your topic sentence should be fully developed in your body paragraph. How will you support each of your claims and add credibility to your writing?

In order for your readers to identify the purpose and reasoning behind each claim, each claim should be presented and articulated clearly. Make sure that your claims and supporting evidence are arranged together in a logical sequence that enhances your reader’s understanding of your main argument. Download and review the Research Paper Outline to get a better sense of where to place your claims and evidence.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwhRppiBYBM2YlJMQ09hN01QNTA/view?usp=sharing

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Counterarguments

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Anticipating and understanding different sides of an argument allows you to analyze and argue your own points more effectively. When you have an understanding of the opposing viewpoints and counterarguments, you can strengthen your own argument by refuting the opposing arguments. This important process shows your readers that you have thought critically about your argument. It is not enough to simply insert a quote that supports and/or contradicts your own perspective. You must address the opposing viewpoints, and then refute them. How will you introduce, address and refute your opponents’ potential arguments? Review the Research Paper Outline to get a better sense of where to place your counterarguments and rebuttals.


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Plagiarism

ELABORATION

Citation is an important part of academic honesty. The presence and quality of citations should be a part of your proofreading process. The AWC’s “Avoiding Plagiarism” section has many documents, resources, and tools to assist you in your writing and revising.

There is a zero-tolerance policy on final draft papers in this class. Any plagiarism detected in your final paper will be reported to the university and consequences may follow.

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Plagiarism

ELABORATION

How can you prevent plagiarism? First, utilize Turnitin when submittingyour rough draft and/or revisions. Next,verify your in-text citations and review your paraphrased information. Finally, read your paper aloud. Plagiarized text usually sounds different from the rest of your paper. You may find a section that doesn’t match the style and tone of your essay. Double-check that section and make sure it was written in your own words and/or is cited properly.

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OVERVIEW OFASSIGNMENTS

Our first formal discussion this week will be focused on the structure of argument. After reading the textbook and reviewing the “Presenting an Argument” and “Evidence in Argument” videos, submit a well-written and proofread post to the forum.

Next, start reading the work ofothers, responding whenever appropriate. Your two “best” responses to classmates will be graded while all others will add tothe conversation and help you to learn more about argument and scholarly discourse. Be sure to read the entire discussion and address each point with critical thought.

Discussing Argument Structure

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Our second formal discussion is a workshop on paraphrasing, quoting, and overall academic honesty. In Week 2, you’ll share one paragraph of your in-progress paper. This paragraph must include a topic sentence, a properly-cited direct quote, and a properly-cited paraphrased passage. Please paste the source material after your own paragraph and label it as “Original Source for Paraphrase.” You will end the post by explaining how your topic sentence supports your thesis statement and how your research supports your claim(s). This assignment is deep and rich and offers a lot for discussion. You are expected to participate in this discussion in support of your peers. Provide accurate analysis and discuss the work of your classmates thoroughly and respectfully.

Academic Honesty Workshop

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You will need to complete the quiz by Monday, Day 7. Before you attempt the quiz, be sure you have read all the course materials, viewed the media, and completed the activities/tutorials. You may attempt the quiz up to three times.

The quiz will assess your knowledge of argument, bias versus position, online research, and other topics covered in this week’s required readings.

Week Two Quiz

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You have completed a lot of work in these first two weeks. It’s time to organize your materials again. Look at your thesis statement, topic sentences, resources, and argument style. What is the best way to organize your paper? You should begin with a very basic formula:

I. Introduction (including thesis statement)II. Body Paragraphs (built around each topic sentence)III. Conclusion (final argument that reiterates the thesis

statement)Therefore, a foundation for your paper outline could look like this: Research Paper Outline.

Research and Pre-Writing: Research Paper Outline


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Check out these resources!Click on the links below to be directed to the website. The links can also be accessed through the References page.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Ethos, Pathos, Logos: This video provides a simple demonstration of Aristotle’s three types of persuasive appeal used in effective arguments.

You Quote It, You Note It Plagiarism Tutorial: This interactive tutorial provides practice in paraphrasing and quoting as well as valuable information about plagiarism.

Checklist for Argumentative Essays: Use this checklist to assist you with developing a sound argument for your persuasive essay.

https://youtu.be/x4tTugqBkJU

http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/

http://ww2.coastal.edu/dearl/papers/checklist.html

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ACTIVITY DUE DATE FORMAT

Building an Argument Day 3 DiscussionRespond to a minimum of two classmates’ postings

Day 7

Paraphrasing, Quoting, and Academic Honesty Workshop

Day 3 Discussion

Respond to a minimum of two classmates’ postings

Day 7

Week Two Quiz Day 7 QuizFinal Research Paper Outline Day 7 Assignment

Week Two Assignment Schedule

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REFERENCES & FINAL THOUGHTS

Be sure to follow the guidelines and expectations for your Week 2 assignments as outlined in the Student Course Guide and in the Week 2 section in the left navigation panel of the course.

Remember, you have three tutoring services available: Paper Review, Live Chat, and Tutor E-mail. Click on the Writing Center (AWC) tab in the left-navigation menu to learn more about these tutoring options and how to get help with your writing.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can post a question in the “Ask Your Instructor” discussion forum or send me an e-mail. I’m looking forward to our discussions this week!

Special thanks to Aimée Garten and Caroline Morrell of Ashford University for their

support and contributions to this guidance.

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References

REFERENCES & FINAL THOUGHTS

Armstrong, N. (n.d.). Neil Armstrong quotes. Retrieved from http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/n/neilarmstr363175.html

Demırdöğen, Ü. D. (2010). The roots of research in (political) persuasion: Ethos, pathos, logos and the yale studies of persuasive communications. International Journal Of Social Inquiry, 3(1), 189-201.

Earl, D. (2004, November 23). Checklist for argumentative essays. Retrieved from http://ww2.coastal.edu/dearl/papers/checklist.html

Kated. (2015, April 21). Ethos pathos logos storyboard. Retrieved from http://www.storyboardthat.com/userboards/kated/ethos-pathos-logos2

Montejano010. (2011, March 29). Ethos, logos, pathos [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/x4tTugqBkJU

Vaughn Memorial Library. (2008). You quote it, you note it. Retrieved from http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/

Zemliansky, Pavel. (2008, April 10). Chapter 1: Research writing and argument. Saylor Foundation, http://saylor.org/courses/engl002, under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

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