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Proposal Worksheet

The final essay will require you to summarize the chosen essay (see options below), identify the author’s point of view (argument/thesis), describe a writing strategy that the author uses and state whether it is effective or not and why. You must include examples by quoting the original text. This analysis should be written in 3rd person point of view.

In addition, you will compose a response to the essay, an Author’s Response (you are the author). In your response, you will state your position on the topic and whether you agree with argument or not. You will find one source that is related to the topic, that provides additional perspective that can support your position whether it be the same point of view as the essay or an opposing view. You must include either a direct quote or paraphrase from the resource you have found in your research. The Author’s Response can be written in 1st person point of view.

  1. Select one of the following three articles as the topic of your essay:
    • “Our Blind Spot About Guns”, Nicholas Kristof, p. 177
    • “Representation of Disney Princesses in the Media,” Isabelle Gill, p. 759
    • “Outbreak of the Irrational, Sarah Dzubay,” p. 825
  2. Use Tutor.com as needed
  3. Complete the following worksheet
  4. Submit your worksheet for grading
  5. Review your feedback and, if necessary, speak with your instructor

Worksheet Questions

  • What is the title and author of your selected essay?
  • What is the topic of the essay?
  • What is the author’s argument on the topic?
  • What evidence does the author use to present their point of view?
  • Identify one writing strategy (rhetorical mode) the author uses to make their argument?
  • What is your position on the topic?
  • Do you agree or disagree with author? Why?
  • What would you do differently if you were to present this argument? (Describe specific elements)
  • Describe reasons why someone might disagree with the author’s stance?
  • Consider audience: Who would benefit from reading this?
  • Now compose your thesis statement (main idea) by following this formula:
  • THESIS: Title of Essay____________ Author’s name____________ Insert verb____________ (argues, advocates, shines a light on) Topic_____________ and Author’s position or main point.

Submission

When you are ready to submit your assignment, click on Week 1 Writing Assignment: Proposal Worksheet above and attach your assignment as a Word Doc, RTF file, or a PDF. Do not submit Apple Pages files or hyperlinks to Office 365, Google Docs, or other online cloud storage files.

Review the following rubric to see how your work will be assessed.

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