In response to a persuasive text, 1) write a brief and objective paragraph summary demonstrating your understanding of the content; and 2) critically analyze and evaluate the text, making sure to address the author’s intended audience, purpose and
method
of persuasion. Include a thesis statement and citations. This essay is a culmination the skills developed in previous essays; particularly, summarization, problematization, and evaluation, ultimately building your credibility as a critical thinker writing to a more academic audience.
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In response to a persuasive text, 1) write a brief and objective par
1. In response to a persuasive text, 1) write a brief and objective
paragraph summary demonstrating your understanding of the
content; and 2) critically analyze and evaluate the text, making
sure to address the author’s intended audience, purpose and
method
of persuasion. Include a thesis statement and citations. This
essay is a culmination the skills developed in previous essays;
particularly, summarization, problematization, and evaluation,
ultimately building your credibility as a critical thinker writing
to a more academic audience.
