This paper will ask you to respond to an editorial in a major publication (ex. LA Times, Newsweek, etc.) on the topic you have chosen to research. Make sure the piece you have chosen is an editorial, not an objective newspaper article or satirical piece. Editorials can be found in the Opinion section of most papers.
Your paper should:
1) identify the authors exact argument and its aims
2) analyze the main evidence and reasoning used by the author
3) assess the authors effectiveness based on how well they support their argument and whether you agree or disagree with them.
For this assignment, it is imperative that you demonstrate a clear and complete understanding of the author’s position. To this point, you must include at least TWO direct quotes from the reading. Each quote should be one to two sentences (the exact length for each quote can vary but may involve different formatting guidelines).
Your paper should also demonstrate your ability to think critically about the merits (or flaws) of the authors reasoning. This involves some element of interpretation your own explanation or evaluation of the significance and/or implications of the authors position. This should be done by focusing on the reading itself or by developing comments based on your general knowledge about the issues in the readingas a result, no additional research is necessary and there is no need for a works cited page.
Tip: Gale PowerSearch is a great help in finding editorials online and is available through the CSUN library homepage listed under Databases A-Z. Look for the editorial tab on the left of the screen.
If you are unsure about what constitutes an argument or Editorial piece consult me or the course librarian about it ASAP.
RA Criteria:
- 4 pages in essay format (i.e. Intro w/thesis, Body, Conclusion), APA format and free of errors.
- Should include the publication information in your introduction paragraph. (author, date, etc).
- Should implement a discussion the evidence and follow the CPA format.1) Claim: make a clear statement about the element selected2) Proof: provide direct quotes as well as paraphrases from the piece to back up/prove the claim made about the element using APA format for citations (look for fallacies [if any])3) Analysis: discuss whether or not this choice/approach is effective at accomplishing the authors purpose (think HOW or WHY here)
- Should reflect a critics position of the rhetorical elements used and their rhetorical effectiveness.Although there is some interpretation required in this assignment, remember you job is not to provide an opinion of the issue discussed, but rather to critique the piece as to its rhetorical approach. Leave your opinions about the issue out of your analysis. More so, did this author use rhetoric effectively and soundly?
An A essay will be well organized, free of obvious errors, thoughtful, concise, and display a clear understanding of the issue presented in the editorial. It will demonstrate a solid grasp of the rhetorical elements contained in the article, and explicate them using clear quotes/examples, eloquent language and style, and competent mechanics. In order to do your best work, be sure to write several drafts and always proofread multiple times.
Requirements: 4 pages
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