The Argument Essay Conclusion Claim Introduction Title of Essay Body Make sure the title is interesting and thought-provoking. It is a representation of your work and your ideas. In the introduction provide the following information:  Issue  Background  Definition of terms This is your thesis statement. Make sure it is NOT an announcement, but a concise presentation of your entire argument Reasons and Evidence (Ethos)  Reason 1 1. Types of Evidence  Reason 2 2. Types of Evidence  Reason 3 3. Types of Evidence Logical(Logos) What logic is being used to demonstrate/proof a point?  Inductive  Deductive Emotional Appeals (Pathos)  Need or Value 1 1. Target 1  Need or Value 2 2. Target 2  Need or Value 3 3. Target 3 *avoid begging or direct appeal Counter Argument  Opposing view 1 1. Acknowledgement, accommodation, or refutation  Opposing view 2 2. Acknowledgement, accommodation, or refutation *keep it at two points only In your conclusion, be sure to include the following:  Restatement of the claim  Final appeals (usually this will be an emotional appeal)  Urge reader to take action Essay Assignment #1: Using Rhetorical Strategies and Devices (4-5 pages) For the first essay, you will focus on using rhetorical elements and their implication in writing. You will answer the following question and develop the answer appropriately: 1. What are you passionate about? Your explanation will take the form of an argument in which you work to convince your audience (in this case, other MDC composition students and instructors), through the criteria below, that you as a writer are either successful or unsuccessful in the use of rhetorical strategies (ethos, logos, pathos). You also need to convince your audience that you have a good understanding of the audience, language and manner in which you present your topic as well as the rhetorical terms and concepts necessary to deliver a convincing argument. This assignment does not ask you to write about you in broad terms. Instead, you are writing about you passion(s), and by the nature of the assignment, for the audience to partake in your excitement of said passions. Your audience should “feel” your passion and understand your passion. You’ll need to ask yourself: Do I have a solid thesis statement that carries my ideas? Do I use enough evidence? Do I use certain appeals to connect with his audience? Are my appeals used appropriately to convey a message? Your paper should: · Briefly summarize your major arguments and present your position in a fair and reasonable manner. Practice objectivity. · Identify your rhetorical situation: Who is your audience? What is the social context? What is the purpose of his argument? · Firmly state your claim about the topic · Determine how your language, voice and style work to persuade your audience. Length/Fo ...

1. The Argument Essay
Conclusion
Claim
Introduction
Title of Essay
Body
Make sure the title is interesting and thought-provoking. It is a

2. representation of your work and your ideas.
In the introduction provide the following information:
This is your thesis statement. Make sure it is NOT an
announcement, but a concise
presentation of your entire argument
Reasons and
Evidence (Ethos)
1. Types of Evidence
2. Types of Evidence
3. Types of Evidence
Logical(Logos)
What logic is being

3. used to
demonstrate/proof
a point?
Emotional Appeals
(Pathos)
1. Target 1
2. Target 2
3. Target 3
*avoid begging or direct
appeal
Counter Argument
1. Acknowledgement,

4. accommodation, or
refutation
2
2. Acknowledgement,
accommodation, or
refutation
*keep it at two points only
In your conclusion, be sure to include the following:
take action
Essay Assignment #1: Using Rhetorical Strategies and Devices
(4-5 pages)
For the first essay, you will focus on using rhetorical elements
and their implication in writing. You will answer the following
question and develop the answer appropriately:
1. What are you passionate about?
Your explanation will take the form of an argument in which
you work to convince your audience (in this case, other MDC
composition students and instructors), through the criteria
below, that you as a writer are either successful or unsuccessful
in the use of rhetorical strategies (ethos, logos, pathos). You

5. also need to convince your audience that you have a good
understanding of the audience, language and manner in which
you present your topic as well as the rhetorical terms and
concepts necessary to deliver a convincing argument.
This assignment does not ask you to write about you in broad
terms. Instead, you are writing about you passion(s), and by the
nature of the assignment, for the audience to partake in your
excitement of said passions. Your audience should “feel” your
passion and understand your passion. You’ll need to ask
yourself: Do I have a solid thesis statement that carries my
ideas? Do I use enough evidence? Do I use certain appeals to
connect with his audience? Are my appeals used appropriately
to convey a message?
Your paper should:
· Briefly summarize your major arguments and present your
position in a fair and reasonable manner. Practice objectivity.
· Identify your rhetorical situation: Who is your audience? What
is the social context? What is the purpose of his argument?
· Firmly state your claim about the topic
· Determine how your language, voice and style work to
persuade your audience.
Length/Format: Your rhetorical analysis should be between 4-5
pages in MLA format.
Criteria for Grading:
When I read your paper, I will look for:
· Sound argumentative structure including thesis, reasons,
counter-arguments, and evidence– particularly a clear thesis
that states the authors rhetorical strategies and takes a stand on
whether these strategies are effective
· Good understanding of the rhetorical terms and concepts

6. · Clear organization including paragraph transitions, topic
sentences and sentence structure
· Proper use of MLA structure and effective quotation,
paraphrase, and summary of the primary text (if used)
· Evidence of critical and analytical thought with the use of
quotes as supporting evidence
· Attention to your audience with effective diction and tone
· Correct spelling and grammar